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Where to stay
Renting a car

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 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Leeds include Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Leeds departs from Nashville and takes around 50m.

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 125 miles 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 Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Leeds takes 150 miles and will cost you around $119. From Greenville, the ticket costs about $140 for a journey of 355 miles.

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 Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Leeds departs from Nashville and takes around 50m.

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 125 miles 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 Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Leeds takes 150 miles and will cost you around $119. From Greenville, the ticket costs about $140 for a journey of 355 miles.

Airports near Leeds

MGMMontgomery Dannelly Field
BHMBirmingham
HSVHuntsville

Airlines serving Leeds

Lufthansa
Good (7,205 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,131 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,955 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,835 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,860 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,603 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,423 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,720 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,397 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,162 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,045 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (902 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,808 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,109 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,513 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,717 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

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Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 323 reviews)
$300+
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Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Grandview
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1937 reviews)
$126+
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Hampton Inn Birmingham/Leeds
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 492 reviews)
$134+
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Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1488 reviews)
$161+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1249 reviews)
$165+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Leeds I-20
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 324 reviews)
$109+
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Renting a car in Leeds

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. 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 $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. 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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