Car hire - Leeds

Leeds is fast becoming a gem of the north, transforming into a glittering cosmopolitan area that offers great shopping experiences and food choices. The city has everything you could possibly want from an urban destination, combining the historic with the modern completely seamlessly. Driving in Leeds and the surrounding area is easy to do once you've gotten to grips with the loop road. It also ensures you can see as much of this part of Yorkshire as possible, making hiring a car in Leeds a great option.

There's a lot of choice when it comes to hiring a car in Leeds, with some of the top car hire companies operating in the city. You can make it easy to find your vehicle by using our website. This will show you all the cars available for the dates of your trip so you can find the right one. You can also guarantee that there are no hidden costs and that you have 24/7 support should you need it. If your plans change, Holiday Autos also gives the peace of mind that comes with free cancellation.

If you're heading straight into the city, you can pick your car up at Leeds Train Station, which is in the heart of Leeds. Several car companies offer this option, with car collection points being flexible in some cases to suit your needs. A number companies also offer car pick-up elsewhere in the city centre, so it is worth checking which collection point is going to work best for you.

For those flying into Leeds Bradford Airport, you can also collect your car here. You'll find the car hire desks in the main terminal building, close to the arrivals hall. This means that once you've grabbed your luggage, you can get on with exploring Leeds.

Leeds is a busy, vibrant city offering plenty to do and see in the centre but also providing a great link to the rest of West Yorkshire and other northern cities. For great food and shopping, stay close to the city centre, where you'll find a mixture of well-known shops and local boutiques. The Victorian Quarter offers beautiful buildings and some of the best designer stores, which gives way to the thriving Kirkstall Market.

The city also has historical sites, museums, special events - depending on the time of year - and a number of smaller areas, each of which has its own charm. This means you'll be totally spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing what to do, especially if you have a hire car.

Drive the 24 miles via the A64 to York and instantly become immersed in its interesting and vibrant history. It is a good idea to park outside of York and hop on a Park and Ride bus as finding a space in the city can be difficult. Once you've arrived, you can walk the city walls, get lost in the Rambles while exploring the shops and even go on a boat tour of the gorgeous city.

Another big draw of this area is the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Located in the grounds of the Bretton Estate, you can reach the UK's leading open-air gallery in as little as 20 minutes via the M1. It is recommended that you make a day of it as there is so much to see. You should also wear comfortable walking shoes so you can visit as many of the outdoor exhibits as possible.

Leeds is well placed to allow you to visit a number of other cities, including vibrant Manchester. Located just over an hour away via the M62, Manchester is a shopping mecca and offers a brilliant and varied nightlife to let you dance your evening away. With a rich culture and history, there is plenty to see even if you don't want to hit the shops.

While Leeds is as centrally located as it could be, meaning it doesn't have a beach close by, it only takes an hour and a half via the A64 to reach Scarborough. This seaside town is where the English seaside holiday tradition began. While it isn't in the same league as tropical beaches, Scarborough has a charm that is all its own.