Sheffield car rentals

As driving on the other side of the road can be a challenge, it is recommended to opt for a smaller car -- assuming you don’t need much extra space. It will make driving through the city and finding one of the coveted parking spaces easier. Choosing an automatic car can also help with driving on the other side of the road.

The maximum speed limit in Sheffield center is between 20 and 30 mph – look out for posted signs to know which zone you are in. 60-70 mph is permitted on roads outside the city, but reduce your speed if there are leaves on the street or if it is wet. On freeways, drivers can go as fast as 70 mph.

Travelers can choose from metered on-street parking as well as parking garages and lots when visiting Sheffield. Metered parking will cost about £4.00 ($5.09) per two hours and spots can be found all around the center, for instance on Church Street. Parking lots are another option, such as the two on Carver Street which charge around £2.00 ($2.55) per two hours and are also close to the center.

Based on our information, car rental agencies in Sheffield only have manual transmission cars.

The average gas price in Sheffield is C$ 9.11 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 109 and C$ 146, depending on the car size.

Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Sheffield.

Car rental companies onsite at Manchester airport include Hertz, keddy by Europcar, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Manchester airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, GREEN MOTION, keddy by Europcar, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

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

A Compact car rental in Sheffield costs C$ 89 per day, on average.

A Full Size car rental in Sheffield costs C$ 230 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Sheffield costs C$ 113 per day, on average.

All cars can comfortably navigate the city's streets. But, getting a small car like the intermediate is recommended since it will enable you to maneuver narrow streets in the city. Also, it saves you the time you could spend waiting for the traffic to move. You’ll also save significantly since the car consumes low gas.

You'll ultimately need a parking place when driving your car rental in Sheffield. The good news is that the city is full of parking options. For instance, you can park at Q-Park on Charles Street, On-street car parking on Eldon Street, or on Nunnery Square.