Ostend car rentals

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

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An Intermediate car rental in Ostend costs $91 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Ostend costs $61 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Ostend costs $82 per day, on average.

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 6 car rental agencies in Ostend.

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 Ostend so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

Parking is scarce in Ostend's city centre. Smaller cars are easier to drive and park in cities. It helps you park in tight spaces and navigate narrow streets. A fuel-efficient car hire in Ostend may make driving in the area easier. It lets you enjoy your trips without worrying about fuel costs, especially if you're going far or visiting nearby attractions. Parking in Ostend can be difficult, especially in busy areas. Parking is more accessible and safer with a car with good manoeuvrability and parking assist features like rearview cameras or proximity sensors.

Urban areas like Ostend have a 50 km/h speed limit. Most city streets, residential areas, and built-up roads have this limit. Signage will indicate lower speed limits in residential areas or streets with heavy pedestrian traffic. Speed limits vary on non-urban roads and highways. The speed limit is 90 km/h (56 mph) on one-lane non-urban roads. The speed limit on non-urban roads with separated or multiple lanes in each direction is 120 km/h (75 mph). Unless otherwise posted, highway speed limits are 120 km/h (75 mph). However, construction zones and low-visibility areas may have lower highway speed limits. Watch the signs and drive accordingly.

Ostend's public car parks get spread throughout the city. Visitors can park easily in these lots. Parking Station, Kursaal, and Visserskaai are popular public car parks in Ostend. Ostend's streets offer street parking. You need a ticket from the ticket machines to park in metered spaces. Parking is available for beach goers and coastal visitors. Beach goers can park near these beach promenade parking areas. Beach parking rates are usually comparable to street parking. These car parks charge hourly rates of €2 (£1.71) and daily rates of €15 (£12.82).