Sheffield travel guide
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You're Going to Love Sheffield
With a population of 447,047, Sheffield is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Sheffield deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Sheffield
If you’re looking for affordable options, Karen’s Diner - Sheffield (4 Suffolk Rd) and Piccolino - Sheffield (4 Millennium Square) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Hagglers Corner (586 Queens Rd) and Mavi Ruya (593 Abbeydale Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Sheffield.
When to visit Sheffield
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sheffield in July, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 69 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Sheffield, with an average rainfall of 41 mm.
How to Get to Sheffield
Plane
Although Sheffield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 33 miles from Sheffield. The shortest flight to Sheffield from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 39h 40m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sheffield, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Sheffield to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $37 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Sheffield is the busiest station in Sheffield. Another popular train station is Sheffield Kiveton Bridge, located 9 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Sheffield is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 142 miles from Sheffield. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sheffield, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Sheffield takes 70 miles and will cost you around $23. From Blackburn, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 70 miles. The most popular bus station is Sheffield Greenhill, located 4 miles from the city centre of Sheffield. Sheffield Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Sheffield
Where to stay in Sheffield
Average rates range from around $133 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $264 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sheffield
Most booked hotels in Sheffield
Hiring a car in Sheffield
Expect to pay $3.11 per litre in Sheffield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.24 and $49.65. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sheffield, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.