Leeds car rentals

Like many cities in Europe, Leeds long predates the automobile era. As a result, many of its streets were not designed with motor vehicles in mind. It is recommended that visitors rent smaller vehicles such as sedans, coupes, or compacts, as they will have a much easier time driving on the streets of Leeds with them. This is especially the case when parking, as smaller cars will have a much easier time fitting into streetside parking spaces.

Local speed limits in Leeds start out at 20 mph in residential areas, while on urban roads the speed limit is 30 mph. On undivided highways the speed limit is 60 mph and on motorways and on divided highways the speed limit is 70 mph.

Drivers will find that parking spaces are amply available throughout Leeds. In the core downtown area, the best parking options are often parking garages and lots. Outside of downtown, streetside parking should be easy to find in most cases. Drivers can expect to pay an average of £2 ($2.53) per hour for parking in Leeds.

On average a rental car in Leeds costs C$ 57 per day.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Leeds. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

Car rental companies onsite at Leeds/Bradford airport include Europcar, keddy by Europcar, Alamo and DRIVALIA.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Leeds/Bradford airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, keddy by Europcar and Alamo.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Medium car rental in Leeds costs C$ 81 per day, on average.

A Small car rental in Leeds costs C$ 100 per day, on average.

Unless you are exempted by law, every motorist is subject to a congestion charge. Besides reducing greenhouse gas emissions, this charge helps to lessen traffic. The fee is payable at any time, day or night, and you can pay online or by phone.

It is prohibited to drive under the influence in Leeds. England has a Blood Alcohol Content limit of 0.08%, and you risk an unpleasant encounter with the traffic authorities should you violate this regulation. Hefty punishments, including license suspension and imprisonment, await.