Located right in the heart of northern England, Leeds is a university city with a thriving music and cultural scene. On the banks of the River Aire, this bustling city provides a bridge between old and new from its historic industrial architecture to its glittering Victorian shopping arcades right up to its state-of-the-art world class arenas offering a year-round performance programme of international artists.

Leeds is also the gateway to Yorkshire, with the spectacular Yorkshire Dales National Park only a short drive away. Other cities such as Manchester, Sheffield and Liverpool are also within easy reach. The choice is yours in an Avis hire car.

Whether you are visiting this part of the UK for business or pleasure, we want to make your experience as seamless as possible, so don’t forget to also check out the available add-ons including child seats, GPS and the option to include additional drivers.

You'll find our Avis rental station in Leeds at Leeds Bradford International Airport, a 30min drive from the centre of Leeds.

The Avis rental location at Leeds Bradford Airport offers car hire vehicles for all occasions whatever your plans. You don't need a car to reach our location, it's easily accessible by public transport and an airline ticket is not needed to get to our rental desk.

Leeds is an exciting city with so much to offer from retail therapy to arts, culture, sport and nightlife.

With Avis Car Rental, you can easily and conveniently explore Leeds and the surrounding area and experience all it has to offer.

You can tour the city taking in impressive historic buildings such as Leeds Town Hall and Leeds Minster. If you love history, dive into its attractions including Leeds City Museum, Leeds Art Gallery and the Royal Armouries Museum. While, if you’re looking to indulge in some retail therapy, Leeds has plenty of options. For high-end designer shops, head to Victoria Quarter – recognised as the premier shopping centre in the north of England. Vintage stores, music shops and other independent gems are located at the Grand Arcade and the beautifully domed Leeds Corn Exchange.

Throughout the year, Leeds hosts many festivals and sporting events drawing huge crowds annually.

During the evening, the city has plenty to offer visitors. Catch a show at the opulent Grand Theatre and Opera House or West Yorkshire Playhouse, after dining at one of the city’s top restaurants. Known for its stellar nightlife, the city has an array of upscale bars, music venues and clubs to choose from.

An Avis car rental gives you the flexibility to discover Leeds city centre and the surroundings at your leisure.

There is so much to see within Leeds itself but the city also has many popular destinations right on its doorstep. Hiring a car gives you the chance to head off and explore the stunning countryside around Leeds whether that’s the North Yorkshire Moors, the Yorkshire Dales or touring the brilliant beaches of the North Yorkshire coast, you are spoilt for choice.

Perfectly located on the border of West and North Yorkshire, Leeds is an ideal base for exploring the region. A variety of attractions in the surrounding countryside are just a scenic drive away.

For fans of the Bronte sisters, Haworth home of the handsome parsonage where their literary classics were born is just 40min to the west. Hebden Bridge, nearby, is a well preserved mill town with an alternative vibe, crammed full of second-hand bookshops, craft shops and independent cafes.

Climb the hills to nearby Heptonstall, a former handloom weavers' capital. Poet Sylvia Plath is buried here.

Roundhay Park

Around half an hour from Leeds via the A58, Roundhay Park is home to Tropical World – one of Leeds’ favourite family attractions. This award-winning destination features wildlife such as crocodiles, snakes, butterflies, lemurs, bats and a family of meerkats. Different habitats range from jungle to desert.

Aberford

Drive 25 minutes from Leeds city centre (via the M1) and you’ll arrive in the charming village of Aberford. This is home to Lotherton Hall – an Edwardian country estate that offers an activity-packed day out. There’s plenty to see in the grounds, including flamingoes, a bird garden with owls and historic stables with carriage displays.

While many parts of central Leeds and its local attractions are easy to get to on foot and by public transport, it is worth hiring a car to travel across and outside the city. Renting a car at Leeds Bradford Airport gives you the chance to explore further afield opening up opportunities to plan a road trip around the north of England.

With an Avis vehicle hired from Leeds, the freedom to travel where you wish around Leeds and beyond is yours.

Leeds is a well-connected city surrounded by a good road network taking motorists across the region and north across the border to Scotland.

There have been major changes to the city centre’s road system as part of efforts to reduce traffic, upgrade facilities for pedestrians and cyclists as well as improve public transport. Be aware that if you are planning to drive into the city centre that access to some destinations has changed. Find out more about navigating Leeds city centre.

If you are new to driving in the UK, it’s worth checking the driving rules before you travel and pick up your hire car. In Leeds, like the rest of the UK, you will be driving on the left-hand side of the road and when you are driving in the city at zebra (black and white) and parallel crossings, you need to give way to pedestrians and cyclists. See more on the UK road rules you need to know.