Leeds travel guide
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You're Going to Love Leeds
With a population of 11,773, Leeds is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Leeds to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Leeds
How to Get to Leeds
Plane
When flying to Leeds, you’ll arrive at Birmingham (BHM), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Leeds include Delta, WestJet and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Leeds departs from Cedar Rapids and takes around 3h 36m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Leeds. The train journey from Leeds to Atlanta takes 4h 37m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $179 for a 21h 50m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Leeds is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 125 miles from Leeds. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leeds, including Greyhound, Bus and Wanda Coach. From Dallas, the bus ride to Leeds takes 820 miles and will cost you around $198. From New York, the ticket costs about $301 for a journey of 1080 miles.
Airlines serving Leeds
Where to stay in Leeds
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Leeds and Best Western Plus Bass Hotel & Suites.
Where to stay in popular areas of Leeds
Most booked hotels in Leeds
Renting a car in Leeds
Renting a car in Leeds costs $39 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 74% cheaper than airport locations in Leeds.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Leeds (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Leeds is Compact (Buick Encore or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Class Full-size Car or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.