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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 Atlanta takes 4h 37m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $36 for a 8h 00m 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 Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Leeds takes 895 miles and will cost you around $185. From New York, the ticket costs about $328 for a journey of 1080 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 Atlanta takes 4h 37m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $36 for a 8h 00m 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 Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Leeds takes 895 miles and will cost you around $185. From New York, the ticket costs about $328 for a journey of 1080 miles.

Airports near Leeds

MGMMontgomery Dannelly Field
BHMBirmingham
HSVHuntsville

Airlines serving Leeds

Lufthansa
Good (7,204 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,088 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,858 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,595 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,668 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,301 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,140 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,103 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (892 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,101 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,505 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,806 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,718 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, 321 reviews)
$298+
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Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Grandview
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1923 reviews)
$126+
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Hampton Inn Birmingham/Leeds
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 490 reviews)
$138+
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Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1486 reviews)
$159+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1245 reviews)
$162+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Leeds I-20
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 321 reviews)
$112+
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Renting a car in Leeds

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Nissan Kicks or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Leeds, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Nissan Kicks or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Leeds, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

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