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Getting around Leeds

Public transport: 

Leeds is served by a comprehensive local bus and train network that's coordinated by West Yorkshire Metro (tel: (0113) 245 7676; www.wymetro.com). One of the most useful services for the centre of Leeds is the City Centre Loop, with stops at 18 convenient locations that form a ring around the city.

Discounted fares are available such as the West Yorkshire DayRovers. These tickets allow unlimited travel in West Yorkshire from 0930 on weekdays and all day at weekends and on bank holidays and can be purchased for either bus or train travel or both combined. There's also a FreeCityBus that operates regular shuttle services from 0630 to 1930 Mondays to Saturdays between various points of interest around the city centre.

Taxis: 

There are numerous taxi ranks around the city, including one immediately outside the train station. During peak periods, it's best to book a car in advance.

Recommended taxi firms include Airline Taxis (tel: (0113) 246 5522), City Cabs (tel: (0113) 246 9999) or Telecabs Taxis (tel: (0113) 263 0404).

Car hire: 

There are a number of car hire companies operating in Leeds. Avis (tel: 0844 544 6070; www.avis.co.uk), Europcar (tel: (0113) 250 9066; www.europcar.co.uk) and Hertz (tel: (0113) 250 4811; www.hertz.co.uk) all have offices either at the airport, in the city or both.

Bicycle hire: 

Visitors wanting to explore the city and beyond on two wheels can hire bicycles from Cyclesense Cycle Hire (tel: (01937) 844 068; www.cyclesense.co.uk).

A cycling map of the city is available from Leeds City Council (tel: (0113) 222 4444; www.leeds.gov.uk).

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