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To make the most of your trip, rent a car from Leeds, conveniently located in the city. Tailor your rental car booking to meet your specific needs for your trip, whether that’s having child seats installed, GPS fitted for road trips or adding additional drivers to help take the load off. Located in the heart of the northeast, Leeds is known for its history as a mill town during the industrial era. When you rent a car, you can explore centrally and cover the surrounding area – perhaps a day trip to beautiful York.
Driving Tips for Leeds
With a car rental in Leeds, you have the freedom to explore the whole of the northeast at your leisure. Just a few things to keep in mind:
- Speed limits: Many city centre roads in Leeds now have a 20mph speed limit, so pay attention to signs and limits as you travel across the city. The speed limit on some high-speed rural roads in the Leeds has also recently been reduced to 50mph, so watch out for signs there also.
- Parking: There are several streets in Leeds city centre with free parking, including Vicar Lane, Oxford Place and Queen Street. Leeds city centre is partially pedestrianised and has good public transport links, so you might be better parking on the outskirts where it’s cheaper.
- Ring road: Leeds has an inner ring road that is part A-road and part motorway circling the city centre, and an outer ring road that runs around the perimeter but does not form a true loop. The inner ring road carries traffic through the city, while the outer ring road helps avoid congestion.
Best places to visit in and around Leeds
With car rental in Leeds, you can explore not only the best attractions in the city proper, but also those hidden gems and treasures of the north:
- Royal Armouries: The oldest public museum in the United Kingdom with links to the famous Tower of London, the Royal Armouries showcases one of the largest collections of arms and armour in the world. Park your rental car at CitiPark Leeds Dock for easy access to this and several popular restaurants.
- Roundhay Park: Over 700 acres of rolling parklands, woodlands and formal gardens are waiting to be explored in this urban oasis, which also features Tropical World, an immersive wildlife experience with butterflies, meerkats, crocodiles, monkeys and more.
- Kirkstall Abbey: Just a 15-minute drive from central Leeds, you can discover the ruins of a 12th-century Cistercian monastery set in verdant parkland, with a large free car park on Abbey Road.
Take advantage of your Leeds hire car and head further afield on a great day trip from Leeds.
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Good to know when renting in Leeds
We have a range of added extras you can choose from, including child seats for parents, additional drivers for longer journeys and extensive protection packages for peace of mind.
Being in a student city we understand there may be drivers as young as 21 who need a car hire. As long as you hold a valid licence for at least one year this is no issue.
If you need to leave the car at a different branch from pick-up this can be arranged. Check by selecting a different drop-off to see if it’s available.
