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. Leeds deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Leeds

Leeds in August
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leeds in August
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Leeds

Plane

When flying to Leeds, you’ll arrive at Birmingham (BHM), which is located 19 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Leeds include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Leeds departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Leeds. The train journey from Leeds to Charlotte takes 10h 50m and costs around $106 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $144 for a 18h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Leeds is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 201 km from Leeds. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leeds, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Dallas, the bus ride to Leeds takes 1036 km and will cost you around $190. From St. Louis, the ticket costs about $200 for a journey of 1038 km.

Plane

When flying to Leeds, you’ll arrive at Birmingham (BHM), which is located 19 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Leeds include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Leeds departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Leeds. The train journey from Leeds to Charlotte takes 10h 50m and costs around $106 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $144 for a 18h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Leeds is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 201 km from Leeds. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leeds, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Dallas, the bus ride to Leeds takes 1036 km and will cost you around $190. From St. Louis, the ticket costs about $200 for a journey of 1038 km.

Airlines serving Leeds

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,952 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,152 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,056 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (898 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,807 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,105 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,509 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,719 reviews)
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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

Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 322 reviews)
$301+
Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Grandview
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1932 reviews)
$126+
Hampton Inn Birmingham/Leeds
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 492 reviews)
$134+
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1487 reviews)
$161+
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1247 reviews)
$166+
Comfort Inn & Suites Leeds I-20
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 322 reviews)
$110+

Renting a car in Leeds

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. Compact (Nissan Kicks or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Leeds, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. Compact (Nissan Kicks or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Leeds, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

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