Car hire in Yorkshire

Cheapest car £10.78/day at Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
Cars found 196 across 1 pick-up areas
Rental companies 4 in and around Yorkshire
Rental offices 3 on the map below

Prices from our own search on 2 Nov 2026 for a 7-day hire, 23 Nov - 30 Nov, driver aged 30. Prices change daily - search your dates for live prices.

England's biggest historic county packs in the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors national parks, a dramatic coastline and some of the country's finest historic towns. Compare car hire in York, at York station and at Leeds Bradford Airport, and choose the pick-up that suits your tour.

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York or Leeds Bradford Airport?

York's city and station branches suit visitors arriving by train on the East Coast main line, and put the Moors and the coast within easy reach. Leeds Bradford Airport, north-west of Leeds, is better placed for the Dales and West Yorkshire. Prices vary by location and date, so compare all three before booking.

Prices from our own search on 2 Nov 2026 for a 7-day hire, 23 Nov - 30 Nov, driver aged 30. Prices change daily - search your dates for live prices.

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Car rental offices in Yorkshire

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Car classes & models

Cars you can hire in Yorkshire

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Economy

from £13.10/day

Small hatchbacks for up to four people; a sensible default for most trips.

24 offers in our search

Compact

from £14.84/day

Roomier hatchbacks with space for a family's weekend luggage.

21 offers in our search

SUV

from £16.40/day

Raised seating and extra space - popular for countryside and coast.

52 offers in our search

People carrier

from £30.51/day

Seven to nine seats for groups and big families.

41 offers in our search

Electric

from £19.45/day

Zero tailpipe emissions - check charging at your destination.

18 offers in our search

Classes and "from" prices come from our own search on 2 Nov 2026 for 23 Nov - 30 Nov (7 days). Models are examples - the exact car depends on the supplier.

Local know-how

Driving in Yorkshire

Park & Ride in York

York's walled centre has narrow streets, pedestrian zones and limited parking. The Park & Ride sites around the outer ring road are the easiest way in - leave the car and take the bus to the centre.

Dales and Moors lanes

Country roads in the national parks are often narrow and walled, with blind bends, sheep and tractors. Take your time, use passing places on single-track stretches and park only in proper laybys or car parks.

Steep hills

Some moorland roads are very steep - Sutton Bank on the A170 near Thirsk is a well-known example and is unsuitable for caravans. Use a low gear on the way down rather than riding the brakes.

Main routes

The A1(M) runs north - south through the county and the M62 crosses it east - west; both are busy at peak times. The A64 links Leeds with York and Scarborough and can be slow on summer weekends.

Get out of town

Day trips by car

41 mi

Whitby

Abbey ruins above the harbour, fish and chips and the town's Dracula connection.

13 mi

Castle Howard

A baroque stately home set in vast landscaped grounds in the Howardian Hills.

23 mi

Fountains Abbey

Huge Cistercian ruins beside the Studley Royal water garden, a World Heritage Site.

44 mi

Malham Cove

A vast limestone cliff with a famous limestone pavement on top, deep in the Dales.

37 mi

Haworth

The Brontë sisters' village and parsonage, with moorland walks out towards Top Withens.

35 mi

Scarborough

A classic seaside resort with two sweeping bays divided by a headland castle.

Distances are straight-line from Yorkshire city centre; road distances are longer.

Good questions

Car hire in Yorkshire - FAQ

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How much does car hire in Yorkshire cost?

In our search on 2 November 2026 for a 7-day hire, the cheapest car was a mini at £75.46 (about £10.78 a day) at Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), and the average quote there was £277.11. Prices change with the season and how early you book - search your dates to see live prices.

Where is the best place to pick up a car in Yorkshire?

It depends on your route. York is ideal for the Moors and the coast and easy to reach by train, while Leeds Bradford Airport suits flights and the Dales. Compare both in one search.

Can I drive into York city centre?

You can, but the streets are narrow and parking is limited. Most visitors use one of the Park & Ride sites on the ring road and leave the car there for the day.

Is a car worth it for the Yorkshire Dales?

Yes. Buses in the Dales are infrequent, and a car lets you combine villages, waterfalls and viewpoints in a single day. Roads are narrow, so allow extra time.

Which airports serve Yorkshire?

Leeds Bradford is the county's main airport. Humberside covers the east, Teesside International serves the north, and Manchester Airport is another option for the Dales and West Yorkshire.

Can I pick up in York and return at Leeds Bradford Airport?

Yes. Tick "Return to a different location" to compare one-way rentals between York, Leeds Bradford Airport and other UK locations. A one-way fee may apply.