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Good to know
- Nearest airport
- Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- To city centre
- 6 mi
- Centre access
- No restrictions
- Parking in the centre
- Paid zones
- Main roads
- M1, M62, M621, A58, A64
- Region
- England
- Population
- 536,280
- City IATA code
- LBA
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Currency
- GBP
- Driving side
- Left-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 15
- Rental companies
- 6
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Where to pick up a car in Leeds
Rental desks by area, with the distance from the city centre.
City centre
Offices 1Further from the centre
Offices 14
Leeds by car
Leeds rose on wool and flax in the eastern foothills of the Pennines, and the glass-roofed Victorian arcades off Briggate are what that money bought. Moorland starts a short way out, with the Dales and their limestone scars waiting past Harrogate.
Driving in Leeds
Leeds is reached by M1, M62, M621, A58 and A64. There is no access restriction in Leeds. Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone. Driving through the centre is restricted, so most drivers park on the edge.
Where to park
Park and ride sites serve the centre from Elland Road, off the M621, and Temple Green, on the northern side of the M1. On much of the way in, buses get a guided busway, sometimes at the roadside and sometimes in the middle, with priority over cars.
Arriving by road
The M621 is a radial motorway bringing M62 and M1 traffic into the centre, and the Inner Ring Road partly has motorway status. The pedestrianised part of the centre is circled by a loop road that carries traffic clockwise only, and an outer ring road surrounds the city.
From the airport without a car
Leeds Bradford Airport has no direct rail link, and the closest station is Horsforth. The A1 Flyer bus connects the airport with Leeds bus station, and other buses go on to Bradford, Otley, Harrogate, Ilkley and Keighley.
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Day trips from Leeds
- Bradford8 mi
- Harrogate14 mi
- York22 mi
Rules of the road in the United Kingdom
- Speed limits
- 30 / 60 / 70 mph
- Alcohol limit
- 0.8 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- tolls on some motorways
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
United Kingdom: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the left. If you are used to the right, allow yourself a little time at the start — junctions and roundabouts catch people out, not the straight roads.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in GBP. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Sometimes, but only if the rental company allows it, and it often costs extra. Check the terms before you book.
Is there a low-emission zone in Leeds?
No. There is no low-emission zone in Leeds.
Where do I park in the centre of Leeds?
Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone.
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
An EU or EEA licence is enough.
What are the speed limits in United Kingdom?
30 mph in towns, 60 mph on open roads, 70 mph on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Some motorways charge at the barrier, others are free.
Where can I pick up a rental car in Leeds?
In the city centre: Enterprise. In Holbeck: Enterprise and 4 independent offices. In Hunslet: Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Sixt and Thrifty. In Wortley: an independent office. Elsewhere in the city: Enterprise, Hertz and an independent office. More rental desks are at Leeds Bradford Airport.