Brussels car rentals

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 rental car in Brussels costs $54 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Brussels found in the last 2 weeks is $39.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at keddy by Europcar ($21/day), Dollar ($21/day) and Avis ($24/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at keddy by Europcar BRUSSELS AIRPORT National Airport Arrival Hall 1930 (7 miles from city center).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Brussels. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Brussels is $6.92 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $83 and $111, depending on the car size.

Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Brussels.

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

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

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

An Economy car rental in Brussels costs $76 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Brussels costs $67 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Brussels costs $79 per day, on average.

In Brussels, cars are most frequently rented at Hertz Brussels Airport (7 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Brussels costs $380 per week ($54 per day).

On average a rental car in Brussels costs $1,631 per month ($54 per day).

Most car rental 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 rental in Brussels, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 19 car rental agencies in Brussels.

Some car rental companies in Brussels which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Hertz, Dollar and Alamo

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Brussels so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

Driving your Brussels car rental from Brussels Airport to downtown Brussels takes a little under 30 mins or so. Start by heading west on A201, then turn south on E40, and finally take a right onto Rue de la Loi. That road takes you into central Brussels.

Although the Brussels train station doesn’t have car rentals on-site, there are a few nearby locations. For example, an AutoKot rental agency is 10 mins or so walk northwest of the train station. Additionally, the AZ Rent a Car is 6 mins or so drive west of the station.