| Pick-up location | Sheffield |
|---|---|
| Car types | 4x4, Box truck, Commercial, Compact, Economy, Full-size, Intermediate, Luxury, Mini, Premium, Standard, Van |
| Hire locations | 17 |
| Popular agencies | Avis, Europcar, Sixt, Dollar, Thrifty |
| Most popular agency | Sixt |
|---|---|
| Most popular car type | Compact |
| Average price | £28/day |
| Good deal | £20/day |
On average a hire car in Sheffield costs £34 per day.
Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most frequently booked hire car type in Sheffield.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest hire cars were found at Europcar (£13/day), Sixt (£20/day) and Avis (£21/day).
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Sheffield are Enterprise (8.5, 12798 reviews), Avis (7.6, 17295 reviews), and Dollar (7.4, 30325 reviews).
Car hire companies onsite at Manchester Airport include GREEN MOTION, Easirent, Europcar, Sixt, Enterprise, Avis, Alamo, Thrifty, Hertz and Budget.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Manchester Airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Easirent, Europcar, Sixt, Enterprise, Avis, Alamo, Thrifty, Hertz and Budget.
In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Europcar 40 Corporation Street S3 8RP (1 miles from the city centre).
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best hire cars near you.
As driving on the other side of the road can be a challenge, it is recommended to opt for a smaller car -- assuming you don’t need much extra space. It will make driving through the city and finding one of the coveted parking spaces easier. Choosing an automatic car can also help with driving on the other side of the road.
The maximum speed limit in Sheffield center is between 20 and 30 mph – look out for posted signs to know which zone you are in. 60-70 mph is permitted on roads outside the city, but reduce your speed if there are leaves on the street or if it is wet. On freeways, drivers can go as fast as 70 mph.
As in the rest of the UK and the European mainland, petrol is quite expensive in Sheffield when compared to the US. The average liter costs around £1.20 (or $1.53, which translates to $6.12 per US gallon). Make sure to know what kind of petrol the hire car needs, as the wrong fuel can do severe damages that may not be covered by the insurance.
Travelers can choose from metered on-street parking as well as parking garages and lots when visiting Sheffield. Metered parking will cost about £4.00 ($5.09) per two hours and spots can be found all around the center, for instance on Church Street. Parking lots are another option, such as the two on Carver Street which charge around £2.00 ($2.55) per two hours and are also close to the center.
