Ostend car hire

The only car hire company onsite at Bruxelles-National airport is Thrifty.

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

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A Small car hire in Ostend costs €54 per day, on average.

A Medium car hire in Ostend costs €67 per day, on average.

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).