Brussels car hire

If you're just planning on driving around the city, a small automatic car that is easy to park is the best option. But if you're planning on a road trip to other Belgian cities or even neighboring countries, consider a sedan — particularly if you're traveling with the entire family, as it offers more space and comfort for everyone.

The speed limit in the city is typically 50 kilometers per hour (31 miles per hour), but it may be as low as 12 mph in certain residential areas. The speed limit on open roads is 90 km/h (56 mph) and on highways, it is set at 120 km/h (75 mph). If, for some reason, the speed limit lowers in specific places, traffic signs will always be posted.

In the city center, street parking is paid from Monday to Saturday, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. You can leave your car for an unlimited amount of time (except in busy shopping areas), and meter pricing ranges between €1 ($1.13) and €2.50 ($2.83) per hour. For long-term stays, it's best to leave it at one of the many parking lots, which cost a maximum of €28 ($32) a day. To avoid parking in the city center altogether, drop your vehicle at one of the free Park and Ride facilities on the outskirts of Brussels.

On average a car hire in Brussels costs £34 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Thrifty (£15/day) and keddy by Europcar (£15/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Thrifty Brussels Airport 1930 (1 miles from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Brussels is £5.42 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £65 and £87, depending on the car size.

Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Brussels.

Car hire companies onsite at Bruxelles-National airport include Thrifty, keddy by Europcar and Virtuo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Bruxelles-National airport to off-airport locations include INTERRENT, Alamo, Thrifty, Hertz, Europcar, Sixt, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

An Economy car hire in Brussels costs £43 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Brussels costs £37 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Brussels costs £83 per day, on average.

In Brussels, cars are most frequently hired at Alamo Enterprise Rent A Car (7 miles from city centre).

On average a car hire in Brussels costs £242 per week (£35 per day).

On average a car hire in Brussels costs £1,035 per month (£35 per day).

Most car hire providers in Brussels offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Brussels, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

Brussels is a town surrounded by a few other popular destinations, which you can make road trips towards using your Brussels hire car. Among the routes to drive include a 37-mile stretch from Brussels to Ghent, which will take you roughly 40min via car, as opposed to around 1h 10min via train and bus.

Most car hire agencies in Brussels have a minimum age of 19 years before they’ll hire out their vehicles. However, other companies have a higher age limit of 23 years, and at times, drivers below this age could be asked to pay an extra fee to acquire a Brussels hire car.