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Brussels car hire information
| Pick-up location | Brussels |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Compact estate car, Economy, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini |
| Hire locations | 48 |
| Airport locations | 10 |
| Popular agencies | keddy by Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz |
Cheap car hire in Brussels
| Economy | €21/day |
| Compact | €27/day |
| Intermediate | €27/day |
| Mini | €20/day |
| Compact SUV | €29/day |
| Compact estate car | €34/day |
| Intermediate SUV | €38/day |
Top tips for hiring a car in Brussels
- Renting a car in Brussels allows you to explore the city's different districts freely and comfortably while avoiding the crowds in public transport. The Belgian capital is easy to navigate, and the roads are well paved and safe to drive on. A hire car is the perfect option for travelers looking to discover other destinations outside the city, such as the picturesque Gaasbeek Castle 9 miles outside of Brussels. Other popular day trips include Antwerp, less than an hour's drive from Brussels, and Bruges, about an hour and a half away.
- All the big car hire agencies, including Avis, Enterprise, and Hertz, can be found in the Arrivals Hall of Brussels Airport (BRU). The airport is located around 7 miles from the city, and the hire rate tends to be the same regardless of whether you book your vehicle in advance or upon arrival. When returning your car to the airport, the car hire entrance is situated on the left side of the airport's access road, as if you're heading to the Front Park 1.
- Traffic rules in Brussels are very strict. All vehicles coming from the right have priority, and passing another car is forbidden in several locations, including traffic ramps, intersections where the right-hand priority is implemented, or during bad weather. If you're visiting in the winter, be extra cautious as the weather can get quite rough, and rain and snow are constant.
- Traffic jams are quite common in Brussels, so make sure you avoid the usual rush hours so you don't add extra time to your travels. Morning rush hour is typically between 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m., while evening rush hour is normally between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Traffic congestion also peaks in September, when everyone is back from vacation and starting school, sp visiting in the summer months will contribute to a smoother driving experience.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in Brussels for €41 or less
- Book your car hire in Brussels at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport car hire locations in Brussels are around 5% more expensive than airport locations on average
- Economy car hire in Brussels are around -7% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Brussels
Brussels car rental reviews and directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10.0
Wonderful
3 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
2 locations in Brussels
Hertz
7.4
Good
25 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
7.6
3 locations in Brussels
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2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2018
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Fiat 500 great little carCons:
All goodx6.8 Okay
May 2018
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Quick, efficient, pleasant staff.9.2 Wonderful
May 2018
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Excellent serviceCons:
I was charged for extra KMs despite the fact my booking was unlimited KMs10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2018
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Great car10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2018
Pros:
Everything was good.Sixt
5.7
Fair
20 reviewsCleanliness
7.2
Comfort
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.9
Value for money
5.8
2 locations in Brussels
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2.0 Poor
Sep 2022
2.0 Poor
Sep 2022
2.0 Poor
Aug 2022
2.0 Poor
Jun 2022
2.0 Poor
Jun 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
Pros:
The service provided by Neusa (employee from Sixt in Brussels Midi) was really efficient, she provided every piece of information related to the rent of the car. So I felt that was really good service and everything was according to our expectations.Cons:
NothingEuropcar
3.0
Poor
2 reviewsCleanliness
4.6
Comfort
2.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.6
Value for money
2.6
4 locations in Brussels
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3.2 Poor
Apr 2019
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I was told by staff that this KAYAK reservation is not really valid and I have to make a new one - paying TWICE as muchCons:
See above. I felt screwed for money...Avis
2.0
Poor
6 reviewsCleanliness
2.0
Comfort
2.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
2 locations in Brussels
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9.2 Wonderful
Aug 2017
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I liked that they upgraded us into a higher class car. The dropoff was very easy.Cons:
Changing of the car model4.8 Mediocre
Jul 2017
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I was ultimately charged more than three times what I was quoted through your site and I later learned that by using KAYAK my price was even higher .4.0 Mediocre
Jul 2017
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Wanted a car I could get into and out of easily, got a Megane which was very difficult for this old guy.9.2 Wonderful
Jul 2017
Pros:
We switched our drop off after the terror attempt at another train station. This location (because of the drop off time) made it a lot harder to get the the airport. And there was little in the way of security. We ended up taking a taxi instead of the train. Not Avis fault at all. Just a complication.Cons:
See abovekeddy by Europcar
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8 locations in Brussels
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Sunnycars
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8 locations in Brussels
Budget
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2 locations in Brussels
Dollar
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2 locations in Brussels
FLIZZR
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2 locations in Brussels
Free2Move
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2 locations in Brussels
Thrifty
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2 locations in Brussels
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One location in Brussels
Locations in Brussels
Brussels-Midi Thalys station
+32 2585 3219
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One location in Brussels
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One location in Brussels
from €21/dayLocations in Brussels
Bruxelles Midi - Place Victor Horta
+32 2721 0408
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One location in Brussels
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One location in Brussels
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National Airport
+86 10 6064 1387
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Car hire locations in or near Brussels
Good to know
Most popular agency | keddy by Europcar |
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Most popular car type | Economy |
Average price | €48/day |
Good deal | €41/day |
When to book a car hire in Brussels
Car hire insurance in Brussels
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver
Some Brussels car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend always be aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Brussels.
Deductible
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a no-deductible option to your Brussels car hire.
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