Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) Car Hire Guide
Guide last reviewed: July 2026
Key Facts
- IATA code
- LBA
- Full address
- Leeds Bradford Airport, Whitehouse Lane, Yeadon, Leeds, LS19 7TU
- Phone
- 0113 250 9696
- Coordinates
- 53.8659, -1.6606
Map
Purple Parking
Pre-book meet-and-greet or park-and-ride airport parking at UK airports, often cheaper than on-site car parks.
Find Purple Parking prices → Affiliate link - we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.History of Leeds Bradford Airport
Leeds Bradford opened on 17 October 1931 as Leeds and Bradford Municipal Aerodrome (Yeadon Aerodrome), with scheduled flights beginning in 1935. Avro built thousands of WWII aircraft on site, including nearly 700 Lancaster bombers. A new runway opened in 1965, and a 1982 runway extension enabled Boeing 747 transatlantic routes. Today LBA serves the Leeds/Bradford conurbation and wider Yorkshire, handling around 4.2 million passengers a year, mainly to European destinations.
Airlines Flying from Leeds Bradford
- Jet2
- Ryanair
- easyJet
- TUI
- Wizz Air
- KLM
- Aer Lingus
- Aurigny
Popular Destinations from Leeds Bradford
- Dublin
- Palma de Mallorca
- Alicante
- Faro
- Malaga
- Amsterdam
- Barcelona
- Paris
- Geneva
- Dusseldorf
- Prague
- Ibiza
- Tenerife
- Gran Canaria
- Lanzarote
Car Hire Hints & Tips for Leeds Bradford
Tip
A dedicated Car Rental Centre sits just outside the perimeter, signposted from Whitehouse Lane, with free 24/7 shuttle buses every 10-15 minutes.
Tip
It's roughly a 15-minute walk via the Mid Stay car park if you prefer not to wait for the shuttle.
Short-Term Car Hire (Under 1 Month) at Leeds Bradford
These brands operate at or near Leeds Bradford Airport for traditional daily/weekly rental.
Green Motion
Our partner for short-term hire, with a growing hybrid and EV fleet.
Green Motion is an independent rental network with a strong focus on lower-emission, hybrid and electric vehicles, alongside standard petrol/diesel fleet, at competitive daily and weekly rates.
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One of the largest global rental brands.
Avis is a long-established global rental brand with a wide vehicle range, from economy hatchbacks to vans and premium cars, and a large presence across UK airports.
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Strong one-way rental options across Europe.
Europcar is a major European rental brand, well suited to trips where you want to pick up at one UK airport and drop off at another, or continue into mainland Europe.
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Known for customer service and competitive weekly rates.
Enterprise has a reputation for strong customer service and is frequently competitive on price for weekly hires, with a large UK-wide network including most airports.
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Global brand with premium and prestige options.
Hertz is a long-established global rental brand offering everything from economy cars to premium and prestige vehicles, with a presence at most major UK airports.
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Newer fleet, popular with business travellers.
Sixt is known for a newer fleet and premium/luxury vehicle options, and is a popular choice for business travellers hiring from UK airports.
Affiliate/partner link - we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.Flexible Leasing & Subscriptions (1 Month+) for Leeds Bradford
If you need a car for longer, these providers deliver flexible leases and subscriptions to the Leeds Bradford area.
Cocoon Vehicles
Our Platinum Partner for flexible leasing, subscriptions and expat car leasing.
Cocoon Vehicles specialises in flexible car leasing and subscriptions from one month up to several years, with particular strength supporting expats and people returning to the UK who need a car quickly without a long UK credit or address history.
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Rolling monthly subscriptions with everything bundled in.
Flexigo Cars offers rolling monthly car subscriptions with insurance, maintenance and breakdown cover bundled into a single payment, aimed at drivers who want simplicity and flexibility over a traditional lease.
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Car subscriptions, available around Leeds Bradford Airport.
Flexed is a car subscription service in our network available exclusively around Leeds Bradford Airport, worth considering if you're flying in or out of LBA and need a flexible car for a month or more.
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Flexible leasing around Manchester, Newcastle and Leeds Bradford.
Drive Car Flex provides flexible car leasing built for medium-term stays, covering the Manchester, Newcastle and Leeds Bradford airport catchment areas, with a dedicated expat leasing route.
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Nationwide short-term vehicle leasing.
Short-Term-Leasing.co.uk (STCL) does what it says on the tin: nationwide short-term vehicle leasing, well suited to contractors, relocations and medium-term UK stays where a full multi-year lease doesn't make sense.
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Sixt's own subscription-style product.
Sixt+ is Sixt's subscription-style product, offering flexible monthly terms on Sixt's newer fleet without the multi-year commitment of a full lease.
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Green Motion's flexible subscription product.
Greenmotion Flex sits between traditional rental and a full lease, giving access to Green Motion's fleet - including hybrid and electric options - on a flexible subscription basis.
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An in-depth independent price/comparison guide specific to Leeds Bradford Airport.
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Where do I collect a rental car at Leeds Bradford Airport?
A dedicated Car Rental Centre sits just outside the perimeter, signposted from Whitehouse Lane, with free 24/7 shuttle buses every 10-15 minutes.
What's the phone number for Leeds Bradford Airport?
The main enquiries number is 0113 250 9696. This guide is independent and not affiliated with the airport operator, so for time-critical flight queries always check the airport's own website too.
Which airlines fly from Leeds Bradford Airport?
Carriers currently operating from Leeds Bradford include Jet2, Ryanair, easyJet, TUI, Wizz Air, KLM, among others - see the full list below.