Car Hire in Leeds (Downtown)

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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Mini
Fiat 500 or comparable
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
£16.95 per day
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa or comparable
Vauxhall Corsa
  • 5
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
£20.99 per day
Compact Elite
Jeep Avenger or comparable
Jeep Avenger
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
£23.76 per day
Compact
Kia Ceed or comparable
Kia Ceed
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Arnold Clark
£38.92 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Intermediate SUV
MG ZS or comparable
MG ZS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
£22.59 per day
Standard SUV
MG HS or comparable
MG HS
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
£23.73 per day
Luxury Van
Mercedes Vito or comparable
Mercedes Vito
  • 9
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Arnold Clark
£157.49 per day
Compact
Ford Focus or comparable
Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
£18.42 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 16:55 on 06/05/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
£40 per day
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
48 km/h or 30 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
96 - 112 km/h or 60 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Score
9.0 / 10
Average petrol price
£1.42 per litre or £5.38 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.35 per litre or £5.11 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.51 per litre or £5.72 per gallon

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In which month is car hire in Leeds (Downtown) the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car in Leeds (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Leeds (Downtown)
£15.55
January
£17.18
February
£33.18
March
£27.18
April
£33.61
May
£76.38
June
£54.92
July
£81.78
August
£31.28
September
£52.84
October
£39.08
November
£45.17
December
The best month to hire a car in Leeds (Downtown) is January — when the average price for a hire is £15.55 per day. This is 63% less than the yearly average and 81% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £81.78 per day).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Leeds (Downtown)?

How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in January, the average hire length is 19 days, while in May, it is only 4 days.
Average number of hire days in Leeds (Downtown)
19
January
9
February
9
March
8
April
4
May
5
June
7
July
6
August
6
September
7
October
8
November
8
December

What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in Leeds (Downtown)?

Given the number of users searching for a car in Leeds (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in August in comparison to hiring a car in in January.
Monthly searches in Leeds (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
31%
January
145%
February
83%
March
103%
April
52%
May
93%
June
134%
July
186%
August
186%
September
52%
October
41%
November
93%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers Arnold Clark, Keddy, Europcar, Hertz
Popular car categories Medium cars, Small cars, SUVs, People Carriers
Lowest price £17 per day
Cheapest supplier Keddy

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Arnold Clark Kia Ceed 5 2 Medium cars
Europcar Vauxhall Corsa 3 1 Small cars
Keddy Vauxhall Corsa 3 1 Small cars
Europcar Ford Focus 5 2 Medium cars
Arnold Clark Ford Fiesta 5 2 Small cars
Arnold Clark Mercedes Vito 4 4 People Carriers
Keddy Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Europcar Vauxhall Crossland 5 2 SUVs
Keddy MG ZS 5 2 SUVs
Arnold Clark BMW 1 Series 5 1 Medium cars

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

United Kingdom
Vauxhall Corsa
02/08/2024
Great car, good value

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Arnold Clark
9.2 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Dollar
7.4 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
£40.35
Lowest daily price
£16.95
Total cars available
37

Top 8 suppliers in Leeds (Downtown) in 2025

Arnold Clark
Arnold Clark
Exceptional 9.2 / 23 reviews
+441134879450
Roseville Rd, Leeds LS8 5QP
£34 - £157
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 16:30
Sun:
09:00 - 15:30
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.3 / 4 reviews
+4403713845926
7-13 LOW ROAD
£20 - £38
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
01132455959
1 Benson St,
£20 - £38
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 14:00
Sun:
10:00 - 14:00
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.1 / 2 reviews
+4401133607503
1 Pottery Rd, Leeds LS10 1AQ
£23 - £37
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
443713845926
7-13 Low Road,Hunslet Leeds ,England,Ls10 1Qr,United Kingdom
£23 - £37
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Keddy
Keddy
Average 7.7 / 7 reviews
+4403713845926
7-13 Low Rd, Leeds LS10 1QR
£17 - £32
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
01133607503
1 Pottery Road, Southern Cross
£17 - £32
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.4 / 0 reviews
01133607503
1 Pottery Road, Southern Cross
£17 - £32
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
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