Car Hire Sheffield City Airport

Sheffield is situated in South Yorkshire, England and is famous for its steel industry. The nearest international airport is Doncaster Sheffield Airport which is approx. 29km from the city centre  Car hire and taxis are readily available at the airport.  Manchester Airport, Leeds Bradford International Airport, East Midlands Airport, Nottingham, Leicester and Derby airports are all within an hour’s drive of the city. By booking Car Hire Sheffield Airport you will have easy access to all these different cities.

Sheffield has good transport connections and is linked into the national motorway network via the M1 and M18 motorways.  The A57 and A61 roads are the main trunk roads through Sheffield.   The City has an inner and outer ring road. The local railway station provides good links to many major cities, including the East Midlands, London, and the north   A light rail system operates in the city.  Sheffield offers a free bus service and this is operated on a circular route which runs around the city centre.

The city is a foremost retail centre and the main city centre shopping areas has many household name departmental stores and designer boutiques.  The Castle Market is the city’s main market.  The lively Ecclesall Road is known locally as the golden mile and some of the city’s best restaurants and bars are located there.   Art galleries and museums, live entertainment and exhibitions are to be found in the city.  Beautiful countryside can also be found within a few minutes of the city centre.

Sheffield is a premier sports city and the Crucible Theatre is the famous venue for the World Snooker Championship.  The English Institute of Sport complex includes an ice rink, ski resort, Olympic swimming pool, golf, and tennis facilities, etc.

Sheffield is an ideal touring base and car rental Sheffield is an excellent option to explore the surrounding scenic countryside.  The Peak District is a place of stunning natural beauty and is only approx.9km from the city centre.  Other famous places are the town of Bakewell, the ancient spa town of Buxton, and Chatsworth, with its beautiful country house. South Yorkshire, the Peak District and Derbyshire is an excellent area for cycling and walking.