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On average a hire car in Brussels costs €31 per day. Search car hire on KAYAK

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Brussels car hire information

Pick-up location	Brussels
Car types	4x4, Compact, Convertible, Economy, Full-size, Intermediate, Luxury, Mini, Premium, Standard, Van
Hire locations	44
Airport locations	13
Popular agencies	Europcar, Sixt, Avis, Surprise agency, Budget

Cheap car hire in Brussels

Economy	€18/day
Compact	€18/day
Intermediate	€20/day
Standard	€23/day
Full-size	€27/day
4x4	€19/day
Mini	€17/day
Premium	€38/day
Luxury	€55/day
Convertible	€60/day
Van	€45/day

2 Adults, 2 Bags Economy car in Brussels

4 Adults, 2 Bags Compact car in Brussels

5 Adults, 3 Bags Intermediate car in Brussels

5 Adults, 3 Bags Standard car in Brussels

5 Adults, 2 Bags Full-size car in Brussels

4 Adults, 2 Bags 4x4 car in Brussels

2 Adults, 2 Bags Mini car in Brussels

5 Adults, 5 Bags Premium car in Brussels

5 Adults, 5 Bags Luxury car in Brussels

5 Adults, 5 Bags Convertible car in Brussels

5 Adults, 2 Bags Van car in Brussels

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Brussels car hire reviews and directory

From €15/day

Rated no. 1

Budget

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7.4 Good (4,174 reviews)

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Budget

Locations in Brussels

Railway Stn Gare Du Midi

+32 2527 1705

Monday	07:30 - 22:00
Tuesday	07:30 - 22:00
Wednesday	07:30 - 22:00
Thursday	07:30 - 22:00
Friday	07:30 - 22:00
Saturday	08:00 - 13:00
Sunday	17:00 - 21:00

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4.0

Ups and Downs

Pros: The car was nice, everything was very convenient. It was an easy pick up.

Cons: After picking the car up, I looked at my order for what I had to pay, and I noticed that there were lots of fees that came in after the fact almost doubling the price shown on the website.

Reviewed Jan 2018

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8.8

Budget car rental in Brussels Gare Midi

Pros: I was given an upgrade, so was very happy.

Cons: Finding the office during pick up and the garage for drop off were both confusing, but that's typical in many European cities.

Reviewed Jun 2017

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6.0

threats and overcharges

Pros: It's reasonable that car rental companies want to make money selling us extra insurance, but I got threats and very threatening behaviour. On the return, I was ten minutes late and was charged for an extra day. Not a very happy experience, and I haven't had the final bill yet. Will there be more unpleasant and unwarranted surprises?

Reviewed Jul 2016

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8.8

Budget car rental in Brussels Gare Midi

Pros: I was given an upgrade, so was very happy.

Cons: Finding the office during pick up and the garage for drop off were both confusing, but that's typical in many European cities.

Reviewed Jun 2017

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4.0

Ups and Downs

Pros: The car was nice, everything was very convenient. It was an easy pick up.

Cons: After picking the car up, I looked at my order for what I had to pay, and I noticed that there were lots of fees that came in after the fact almost doubling the price shown on the website.

Reviewed Jan 2018

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6.0

threats and overcharges

Pros: It's reasonable that car rental companies want to make money selling us extra insurance, but I got threats and very threatening behaviour. On the return, I was ten minutes late and was charged for an extra day. Not a very happy experience, and I haven't had the final bill yet. Will there be more unpleasant and unwarranted surprises?

Reviewed Jul 2016

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Dollar

7.3 Good (6,365 reviews)

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Dollar

Locations in Brussels

Brussels Airport

+32 2720 6044

Monday	06:30 - 23:30
Tuesday	06:30 - 23:30
Wednesday	06:30 - 23:30
Thursday	06:30 - 23:30
Friday	06:30 - 23:30
Saturday	06:30 - 21:00
Sunday	06:30 - 23:30

Tgv-eurostar Arrivals, South

+32 2524 3100

Monday	07:30 - 22:00
Tuesday	07:30 - 22:00
Wednesday	07:30 - 22:00
Thursday	07:30 - 22:00
Friday	07:30 - 21:00
Saturday	08:00 - 14:00
Sunday	16:00 - 21:00

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3.6

Cons: I ordered a 7 seats car, but a 5 seats car was supllied. i ended up renting two cars because we are a couple with 4 kids.

Reviewed Jul 2017

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7.6

The location does not have the right sign.

Cons: We rented it through Dollar. We were looking for a Dollar counter. Then, we saw Hertz and then asked them where is Dollar. They told us they also did Dollar. Just a bit confusing.

Reviewed May 2017

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2.0

Cons: We couldn't find the company and the staff couldn't say their localisation. They didn't know where they were and how to reach their office to pick up the car! They just said that they where located at the Brussels Airport

Reviewed Oct 2016

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7.6

The location does not have the right sign.

Cons: We rented it through Dollar. We were looking for a Dollar counter. Then, we saw Hertz and then asked them where is Dollar. They told us they also did Dollar. Just a bit confusing.

Reviewed May 2017

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3.6

Cons: I ordered a 7 seats car, but a 5 seats car was supllied. i ended up renting two cars because we are a couple with 4 kids.

Reviewed Jul 2017

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2.0

Cons: We couldn't find the company and the staff couldn't say their localisation. They didn't know where they were and how to reach their office to pick up the car! They just said that they where located at the Brussels Airport

Reviewed Oct 2016

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Rated no. 3

Hertz

8.6 Excellent (13 reviews)

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3 locations in Brussels

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Hertz

Locations in Brussels

Brussels Airport

+32 2720 6044

Monday	06:30 - 23:30
Tuesday	06:30 - 23:30
Wednesday	06:30 - 23:30
Thursday	06:30 - 23:30
Friday	06:30 - 23:30
Saturday	06:30 - 21:00
Sunday	06:30 - 23:30

Excelsiorlaan 20

+32 7069 5695

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00
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Tgv-thalys-eurostar Arr

+32 2524 3100

Monday	07:30 - 22:00
Tuesday	07:30 - 22:00
Wednesday	07:30 - 22:00
Thursday	07:30 - 22:00
Friday	07:30 - 21:00
Saturday	08:00 - 14:00
Sunday	16:00 - 21:00

Overall

8.6
Cleanliness

8.9
Comfort

8.9
Pick-up/Drop-off

8.6
Value for money

8.2

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5.2 Okay

24 Sep 2016

Pros: Pretty new car

Cons: No body there at the drop off. They charged me around 30 € after I went back home and no body told me why? Or emailed me at least.

6.8 Good

15 May 2018

Pros: Quick, efficient, pleasant staff.

10.0 Excellent

28 Nov 2017

Brussels fine. Amsterdam terrible.

Pros: Pickup in Brussels was easy. Car was a pleasure to drive, comfortable.

10.0 Excellent

2 May 2017

Pros: Car was better than expected. I made an error in my reservation and they were able to change the location for pick up and drop off with no problem.

10.0 Excellent

30 Apr 2018

Pros: Great car

10.0 Excellent

3 Apr 2017

Pros: From reservation through return, the whole process went very smoothly!

5.2 Okay

26 Sep 2017

too expensive.

Cons: when i returned the car back to brussel you charged me 94 euro for the fuel. i didnt exept that and went to shell's station to fill the tank that cost me 25 euro!!! come on... not fair business

10.0 Excellent

18 Nov 2017

Pros: Car was great, clean and fun to drive.

Cons: Brussels airport office should have instructed me on how reverse worked. Almost hit a Maserati before I figured it out. Whew.

10.0 Excellent

3 Sep 2018

Great service

Pros: Fiat 500 great little car

Cons: All goodx

6.0 Good

12 Sep 2017

Good service, helpful.

Pros: Nice car, with the features I requested. Available for pickup right away. Gave me info I needed for the drop off.

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From €17/day

Rated no. 4

Avis

6.3 Good (16 reviews)

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2 locations in Brussels

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Avis

Locations in Brussels

Arrival Hall

+32 2720 0944

Monday	06:30 - 23:30
Tuesday	06:30 - 23:30
Wednesday	06:30 - 23:30
Thursday	06:30 - 23:30
Friday	06:30 - 23:30
Saturday	06:30 - 23:30
Sunday	06:30 - 23:30

Gare Du Midi

+32 2527 1705

Monday	07:30 - 22:00
Tuesday	07:30 - 22:00
Wednesday	07:30 - 22:00
Thursday	07:30 - 22:00
Friday	07:30 - 22:00
Saturday	08:00 - 13:00
Sunday	17:00 - 21:00

Overall

5.4
Cleanliness

7.6
Comfort

7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off

6.1
Value for money

5.5

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6.0 Good

22 Nov 2016

Expensive insurance

Pros: Was not happy at all to see insurance would cost me 120% extra on rental charge. I would have ordered it as I did my reservation through Kayak but option wasn't available and taking insurance on the spot was more expensive

Cons: mtmtransportgeraete@gmail.com

8.0 Excellent

28 Feb 2017

A strange experience

Cons: They tried to give me a higher level car by essaying to upsale what I booked via kayak, so the price rose to 450€ from 80€ conveyed with kayak. I didn't like the way through the seller tried to upsale me something that I didn't book. Furthermore they didn't know I had already an insurance with allianz made via Kayak, I suppose you should fine tune your partnership with AVIS. My global feedback concerning the customer care is really bad, even if auto was ok.

5.6 Okay

13 Apr 2017

Cons: The rental was great until I went to return the vehicle. It started with the Return Agent who took close to 15 minutes to check it out. Then he noted a black scuff mark on the back passenger door. He took another 10 minutes determining that Avis wanted to charge me 725 euros. There was no paint removal -- just a scuff. When I become outraged - his reply was - that is what it is and what the computer states. I even tried to take a picture of the "damage" and it would not even show up on the picture. I asked to speak to a manager & was told I needed to go all the way into the airport terminal. I went into the Kiosk & spoke to someone there who came out with another Check-in agent & both agreed there would not be a charge - there was no paint damage. The Kiosk Agent brought me in to the Kiosk & ended my rental agreement with only the rental charges ($101 for 3 days). He stated that the Check-In Agent was new. To me, that is no excuse - you just cannot read a hand-held computer - you need to use your brain & have customer service skills - both of which this agent lacked, I was so very upset with the whole experience. To me - it felt like a scam. I was asked what type of insurance I had - sort of seemed like they wanted to scam the insurance company.

8.0 Excellent

23 Apr 2017

Pros: Dropoff was easy and simple. Got an an immediate recipt in my email and everything was fine.

Cons: Pickup was terrible. We arrived at 20:30 to Brussels and there was no one in the office at the terminal only in the parking lot. Some of the other agancies were still open. There was a very slow person in the parking lot office and although there were only 2 cars in front of us in the queue we waited 75 minutes (with 2 children and a baby outside the office). Other than that everything was fine.

8.4 Excellent

9 Jul 2017

Great Service

Pros: The service reps at the rental counter were extremely helpful with my reservation even though I had made an error in my desired pick up time.

Cons: The van was missing the rear window wiper which greatly reduced visibility during the few heavy rain driving times. Not a serious risk however.

3.6 Mediocre

24 Jul 2017

fraud

Cons: We paid a very high premium at the airport for insurance. The clerk took advantage of the fact that we arrived in the evening with 3 children. The price came out 796 Euros for 9 days. The site had only a supplementary insurance option. Finally we only made basic insurance. Finally we came out with the highest price of all the companies. We have often rented vehicles in the past and this is the first and last time we will hire Avis. We are considering filing a claim due to fraud.

10.0 Excellent

11 Aug 2017

Great experience

Pros: The car I reserved was not available however they offered a lower model with GPS. They gave a manual when I needed an automatic. Customer service was very prompt and responded to the multiple errors with an upgrade at a reduced price.

Cons: Beware of the parking garage at Brussels airport rental garage. It's a horrible place to find and navigate.

8.0 Excellent

10 Jan 2017

Good experience

Pros: The car was a new luxury car, a Mercedes Class E, which was very nice but not very helpful as it did not quite accommodate all our luggage. Since we needed an automatic, and the choice was very limited, we made it work. Otherwise the car was great.

Cons: I would suggest to buy insurance through the rental company directly, considering that if you had an accident, you would then not need to pay damages upfront, if you buy full coverage. When traveling in Europe, it makes sense to buy full coverage, even if it is more expensive, especially when you consider add ins like windshield or tire protection.

2.0 Mediocre

23 Jun 2017

Pros: We rented a car for $ 340 via Kayak. Upon arrival in Brussels, they told us they had a Mercedes ready for us for $ 550. We canceled the reservation and went to Enterprise.

8.0 Excellent

29 Jun 2017

Pros: Clean. Easy to drive. All our luggage fit.

Cons: Car turned off each time I came to a stop with my foot on the break. Restarted when I released the brake. Annoying! When I returned it, I told there is a button to turn this feature off which they did not inform me about.

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From €22/day

Rated no. 5

Europcar

Car hire locations in or near Brussels

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Most popular agency	Europcar
Most popular car type	Compact
Average price	€31/day
Good deal	€26/day

When to book a car hire in Brussels

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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 €26 or less
Book your car hire in Brussels at least 2 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price
Economy car hires in Brussels are around 39% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Brussels

How much does it cost to hire a car in Brussels?

On average a hire car in Brussels costs €31 per day.

What is the most popular car hire in Brussels?

Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Brussels.

What is the cheapest car hire agency in Brussels?

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Budget (€17/day), Europcar (€18/day) and Thrifty (€20/day).

What is the best car hire agency in Brussels?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Brussels are Avis (7.6, 2276 reviews), Budget (7.4, 4174 reviews), and Hertz (7.4, 3849 reviews).

Which car hire agencies are at the airport: Bruxelles-National airport (BRU)?

Car hire companies onsite at Bruxelles-National airport include Thrifty, Sixt, Avis and Hertz.

Which car hire companies will pick you up at the airport: Bruxelles-National airport (BRU)?

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

What is the cheapest car hire location in Brussels?

In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Budget Railway Stn Gare Du Midi 1060 (2 kilometres from the city centre).

How can I find a car hire near me in Brussels?

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

How much does a Compact car rental cost in Brussels?

A Compact car hire in Brussels costs €31 per day, on average.

How much does a Economy car rental cost in Brussels?

A Economy car hire in Brussels costs €29 per day, on average.

How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Brussels?

On average hiring a car in Brussels costs €216 per week (€31 per day).

How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Brussels?

On average a car hire in Brussels costs €926 per month (€31 per day).

What type of car is recommended for driving in Brussels?

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.

What's the speed limit in Brussels?

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.

How are gas prices in Brussels?

The average petrol prices in Brussels are approximately €5.46 (around $6.18) per gallon. You can find lower prices of around €4.92 ($5.57) per gallon, and the higher prices are usually €6.06 ($6.86) per gallon. Don't forget that, across most of Europe, petrol is priced by the liter and not the gallon. Most petrol stations are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Where are the best places to park in Brussels?

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.

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When to book a car hire in Brussels

Top tips for hiring a car in Brussels

FAQs about hiring a car in Brussels

How much does it cost to hire a car in Brussels?

What is the most popular car hire in Brussels?

What is the cheapest car hire agency in Brussels?

What is the best car hire agency in Brussels?

Which car hire agencies are at the airport: Bruxelles-National airport (BRU)?

Which car hire companies will pick you up at the airport: Bruxelles-National airport (BRU)?

What is the cheapest car hire location in Brussels?

How can I find a car hire near me in Brussels?

How much does a Compact car rental cost in Brussels?

How much does a Economy car rental cost in Brussels?

How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Brussels?

How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Brussels?

What type of car is recommended for driving in Brussels?

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