Car hire Leeds

The largest and most vibrant city in Yorkshire, massive Leeds is an attractive city. This increasingly trendy tourist destination is located smack in the middle of the Yorkshire Dales, the Yorkshire Moors and the Peak District. This former market town is best explored by self-drive. The city is well-served by major routes and there are plenty of recognised car hire companies with depots here. Just be sure compare cheap car hire in Leeds with CompareCarHire.co.uk for quotes before arrival for the best deals.

Yorkshire is a favourite destination among outdoor lovers, with Leeds being a fantastic base from which to start adventures into the surrounding protected areas. While the city itself has stunning architecture, great museums and lively nightclubs, the region at large has much more in store. Self-drive is an ideal way to visit even the most remote of villages of the Peak District, which is within easy reach of Leeds.

Leeds is accessible by air through Leeds-Bradford International Airport, which can be found just 15 minutes' drive of the city centre. The city itself can be toured by bus or taxi; however, the most comfortable way to reach areas outside the city is with Leeds car hire. Having your own set of wheels will allow you to see more than just the sights within the Leeds; it will enable you to reach the nearby ancient city of York and the historic spa town of Harrogate. Leeds is one of the best connected cities in the UK in terms of roads.

With car rental in Leeds, visitors can see beyond the lively city to the stunning national parks of the Yorkshire Dales and the Yorkshire Moors as well as the picturesque Peak District. All three of these natural areas can be reached in less than an hour's drive. The UNESCO World Heritage site of Saltaire is just west of the city and makes for a great daytrip. Both Harrogate and York are a 30-minute drive away, and the journey through the countryside to both of these ancient cities is remarkable.