Sheffield travel guide
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You're Going to Love Sheffield
With a population of 447.047, Sheffield is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sheffield has to offer.
Where to Eat in Sheffield
If you’re looking for affordable options, Karen’s Diner - Sheffield (4 Suffolk Rd) and Piccolino - Sheffield (4 Millennium Square) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Hagglers Corner (586 Queens Rd) and Mavi Ruya (593 Abbeydale Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Sheffield.
When to visit Sheffield
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sheffield in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 2.7″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Sheffield, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.
How to Get to Sheffield
Plane
Although Sheffield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 54 km from Sheffield. The shortest flight to Sheffield from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sheffield, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Sheffield to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city center, Sheffield is the busiest station in Sheffield. Another popular train station is Sheffield Kiveton Bridge, located 14 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Sheffield is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 228 km from Sheffield. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sheffield, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Sheffield takes 72 km and will cost you around $4. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 129 km. The most popular bus station is Sheffield Greenhill, located 6 km from downtown Sheffield. Sheffield Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Sheffield
Where to stay in Sheffield
Average rates range from around $80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $158 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sheffield
Most booked hotels in Sheffield
Renting a car in Sheffield
Renting a car in Sheffield costs $44 per day, on average, or $176 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Sheffield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.04 and $112.05. The most frequently booked car type in Sheffield is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Passat Variant or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.