Car Hire Sheffield

Parking in Sheffield

• Sheffield Wellington Street NCP (S1 4HF) is a centrally located car park, close to the Peace Gardens and Sheffield Town Hall.
• Sheffield Station Q-Park (S2 4AA) is open 24/7, with more than 650 spaces. This spot is beside the train station, and close to BBC Radio Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University.
• Street parking can be found across the city. Rates and stay limits can vary, so please check signs and meters before you leave your hire car.

Main roads in Sheffield

• The M1 motorway connects London to Leeds and is easily accessed from the north-east of Sheffield. Take this road to reach Leeds to the north, or Nottingham and Leicester to the south.
• The A61 forms a ring road around the city centre and heads north through Sheffield’s neighbourhoods to join the M1, or south towards Chesterfield.   
• The A57 forks from the A61 ring road, travelling south-east out of the city. Stay on this road to merge onto the M1 at Junction 31 or carry on to reach Worksop and the A1.

How to get from Sheffield to Leeds

Driving from Sheffield to Leeds in your hire car will take just under an hour.

1. Leave the city centre on Broad Lane/B6539.
2. Turn right onto Gibraltar Street/A61.
3. Take a slight left on Savile Street/A6109.
4. At the Meadowhall roundabout, take the 1^st exit onto the M1 slip road to Leeds.
5. Stay on this route for half an hour, then take junction 3.
6. Continue on towards central Leeds.

How to get from Sheffield to Peak District National Park

The Peak District is right on Sheffield’s doorstep, around eight miles from the city centre. Head south-west out of the city along the A625 to reach Longshaw Estate in less than 30 minutes.

Best hotels in Sheffield

Hotel Mercure Sheffield Kenwood Hall & Spa

Kenwood Road, S7 1NQ

This four-star hotel on the outskirts of Sheffield is the perfect place for those wanting to explore the city, but still relax the peaceful countryside. Set among 12 acres of countryside with its own spa, leisure club and tearoom, guests can fully unwind after a busy day of sightseeing in the city.

Leopold Hotel Sheffield

2 Leopold Street, S1 2GZ

Be at the centre of the action in this stylish four-star boutique hotel, near to the Peace Gardens and Sheffield City Hall. Each room is designed with comfort in mind, with Wi-Fi, a refreshment tray laden with and assortment of beverages, and a Smart TV in every room.

Whitley Hall Hotel

Elliot Lane, S35 8NR

Luxury awaits at this countryside hotel in the north of Sheffield. Inside the 16^th century mansion, whose exterior is lavishly covered in ivy, you’ll find modern amenities galore, from fine dining at Restaurant 1584 to a peaceful night’s sleep in one of 32 en-suite bedrooms.

Best restaurants in Sheffield

Jöro

294 Shalesmoor, S3 8US

This award-winning eatery in Kelham Island exudes modernity, set in a collection of upcycled shipping containers. Enjoy a luxurious lunch with their five-course tasting menu or go all out with eight courses, featuring aged duck, Scottish Wagyu and Orkney Scallops.

VeroGusto

12 Norfolk Row, S1 2PA

Set in the heart of the city, this authentic Italian restaurant offers flavoursome dishes, set against a chic, pale blue interior. Tuck into fresh pasta dishes, delicious seafood platters and baked breads made from locally-sourced ingredients.

Juke and Loe

617 Ecclesall Road, S11 8PT

Contemporary British dining awaits at this stylish restaurant, situated near the Sheffield Botanical Gardens. Enjoy savouring British classics, with a twist, from their set lunch menu, or dine on oxtail, venison and gnocchi, courtesy of their evening menu.

What to do in Sheffield

Kelham Island Museum

Alma Street, S3 8SA

The Kelham Island Museum is situated in the city’s oldest industrial district, on a 900-year-old manmade island. Opened in 1982 to tell Sheffield’s important industrial story, this museum is a treasure trove of exhibits from the Victorian times – guiding visitors through the heat of the Industrial Revolution, to today’s modern city.

Sheffield Botanical Gardens

Clarkehouse Road, S10 2LN

Avid gardeners and lovers of green spaces should head to Sheffield Botanical Gardens, which opened in 1836 on what was once farmland. You’ll find a place for the cultivation of weird and wonderful plants from around the globe, from Angel’s Trumpet to Bird of Paradise.The gardens also provide a centre for theatrical and musical performances, as well as visual art events and floral festivals.

Ladybower Reservoir

Upper Derwent Valley, S33 0AQ

Leave begin the industrial cityscape and head into the sprawling natural wonders of the Peak District, with a visit to Ladybower Reservoir. Wander the many walking or cycling trails to immerse yourself in nature, or head to Bamford Edge, for sweeping views of the moorland and waterways of Upper Derwent Valley.