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Practical info Leeds, United Kingdom
Getting around the city
Leeds has a good bus system that serves the city and much of West Yorkshire. Day passes are good value for travellers, and can be bought on the bus. The LeedsCityBus loops around the city centre, passing every six to seven minutes. It is a slow, but scenic way to get around the city and see the sights, operating on a hop-on, hop-off capacity for 50p a ride. For visitors staying in the city centre, the easiest way to get around Leeds is on foot. Central Leeds is mostly pedestrianised, making car travel impractical. Taxis are available, with pre-booked taxis generally cheaper than the black and white cabs that can be hailed on the street.
Time
GMT (GMT +1 between the last Sunday in March and the last Sunday in October).
Electricity
The electrical current in the UK is 230 volts, 50Hz. Flat three-pin plugs are standard.
Currency
The currency is the British Pound (GBP), which is divided into 100 pence. ATMs are available in almost all towns and Visa, MasterCard and American Express are widely accepted; visitors with other cards should check with their credit card companies in advance. Foreign currency can be exchanged at bureaux de change and large hotels, however better exchange rates are likely to be found at banks.
Communication
The international country dialling code for the UK is +44. Mobile phone coverage is extensive, using GSM 1800 networks which may not be compatible with some dual-band US cell phones. Internet cafes are available in all major towns and cities, train stations and airports and wifi is widely available.
Emergency number
Emergencies: 999/112
Visa and health information
Leeds Bradford International Airport
Getting to the city
The bus services run every 30 minutes from the airport to Leeds and Bradford city centre bus and rail stations, calling at all metro stops along the way. The bus services link the airport to Leeds City Rail Station, from where connections can be made to all parts of the UK.
Car rental
Avis, Europcar and Hertz are represented in International Arrivals.
Airport taxi's
Arrow Cars are available from the airport taxi rank outside the terminal building.
Facilities
Facilities at the airport include banks, ATMs, bureaux de change and a tourist information desk. There are also shops, bars and restaurants. The Yorkshire Premier Lounge on the first floor of the Departure Lounge offers a full bar service, complimentary newspapers, high-speed wifi and telephones. Entry to the lounge is through membership or a once off entry fee of around £20. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Parking
There is short and long-term car parking available. Parking can be booked in advance on the airport website. There is a courtesy bus service between the long-stay car park and the terminal building, operating 24 hours a day. Passengers should allow extra time to park and get to the terminal. Short-term parking at Leeds Bradford is charged at £3 for the first half hour, £7 for an hour, £11 for two hours, £15 for three hours, £24 for six hours, and £34 per day, and is located directly in front of the terminal building. Long-term rates are £36 for two days.
Internet
Free wifi service is available within the terminal.
