Car Rental at Brussels Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Mini
Kia Picanto
or similar
$17.83
per day
Compact
DS 3 Crossback
or similar
$18.63
per day
Economy
Opel Corsa
or similar
$22.85
per day
Intermediate
Nissan Qashqai
or similar
$26.55
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Mini Elite
Fiat 500
or similar
$27.12
per day
Full-size
Polestar 2
or similar
$43.43
per day
Standard SUV
Peugeot 3008
or similar
$52.14
per day
Compact Elite
Citroen C4
or similar
$59.77
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 5:41 AM on 11/19/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Languages
Dutch, French, German
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+32
Average car rental price
$34 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 50 km/h or 19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
70 - 120 km/h or 43 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.79 per liter or $6.78 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.69 per liter or $6.38 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.11 per liter or $7.98 per gallon
Airport travel guide
The capital of Belgium and the European Union is more than just a political powerhouse — it is a historical city with lots of character and heritage. Quite different from its nearest neighbors, Paris and Amsterdam, it has plenty to explore, especially if you’re ready to scratch beneath the surface. Here are six travel suggestions for your trip:
- Cinquantenaire Museum. Also known as Jubelpark after the public green area in which it is located, this is a unique cultural institution dedicated to keeping ethnographic objects from around the world. In addition to classical European civilizations, the museum also has specialized exhibits on Islamic culture, Polynesian art, and much more. The Cinquantenaire Museum is part of the Royal Museums of Art and History complex that operates cultural institutions around Brussels.
- Parlamentarium. Located just a 15-minute walk from Cinquantenaire, this is the visitor’s center of the European Parliament. Interactive and available in all of the two dozen languages of the European Union, visiting here can be a surprisingly entertaining experience. Visit the museum’s official website to learn more about opening hours; entry is free.
- Grand Place. If Brussels is the metaphorical heart of Europe, this mighty square is the heart of the city. Known as Grote Markt in Dutch, it is home to landmarks like the Brussels City Hall, King’s House (although no longer the residence of the Belgian monarchs, it is home to the City Museum), and about 40 other listed heritage buildings.
- Manneken Pis. Located close to the Grand Place, this statue of a peeing little boy is one of Brussels’ most famous tourist attractions. There are many legends associated to this statue, but the most famous one is that it’s dedicated to a little boy who saved Brussels from a fire by urinating on it.
- Atomium. This is a giant molecule that was built for the Brussels World’s Fair in 1958 (Expo 58). It was supposed to be here for only 6 months but it got so popular that the authorities decided to keep it. Inside, there is an exhibition space that tells the story of the Atomium and there’s a viewing platform on top.
- Leuven. A lively student city, Leuven is located just a 30-odd minute drive east of the Belgian capital. A lot of its cultural life revolves around the city’s university which will celebrate its 600th birthday in 2025, but Leuven is also known for beautiful, well-preserved architecture that includes its Gothic Town Hall which is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Top international routes
- London
- Madrid
- Frankfurt
- Barcelona
- Geneva
- Munich
- Rome
- Vienna
- Istanbul
- Malaga
Main airlines
Brussels Airlines, TUI fly Belgium, Ryanair, Alitalia, Air Arabia Maroc, and easyJet
Terminals
Brussels Airport's single terminal building is divided into Pier A, which serves flights to and from Schengen countries, and also Brussels Airlines flights to and from Africa, and Pier B, which handles flights outside the Schengen Area. You can easily walk between the two piers.
Location
Brussels airport is about 12 km (7.5 mi) northeast of downtown Brussels. Léopold III Laan, Houtweg, Rue Laurent Vandenhoven, Rue Stroobants, and Rampe du Lion are the main streets connecting the airport to the city.
Most popular types of rental car
- Convertibles - from $26 per day
- Station wagons - from $21 per day
- Large cars - from $23 per day
- Medium cars - from $19 per day
- Vans - from $44 per day
- Premium cars - from $38 per day
- Small cars - from $18 per day
- SUVs - from $21 per day ;
Car rental desks
All car rental desks are located in the arrivals hall.
Services and facilities
You’ll find several cafés, bars, snack kiosks, restaurants, and a pub. For shopping, try one of the many stores and a duty-free outlet that’s available to passengers leaving the EU. There are also ATMs, baby changing rooms, a pharmacy, a hairdresser, and places of worship for different denominations. The luggage storage service is in the shopping area of Pier A. The airport is well-equipped for travelers with reduced mobility, and it also provides special assistance, but you should contact your airline at least 48 hours before you arrive if you’d like this service. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
Nearest gas station
Shell, located at Leopoldlaan 23, is right next to the airport and can be reached in about two minutes. There are many other gas stations near the airport and in Brussels.
Popular one-way rentals
- Amsterdam (201 km / 125 miles)
- Ghent (65 km / 40 miles)
- Antwerp (45 km / 28 miles)
- Bruges (108 km / 67 miles)
- Charleroi (70 km / 43 miles)
- Rotterdam (140 km / 87 miles)
Airport info
Brussels Airport (BRU)
- IATA: BRU
- ICAO: EBBR
- Name: Brussels Airport (BRU)
- Distance from city: 7.5 miles / 12 km
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Brussels Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Brussels Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Brussels Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Brussels Airport is November — when rental costs average $23.44 per day. This is 38% cheaper than the yearly average and 52% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $49.34 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Brussels Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 8 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 6 days.
Average number of rental days at Brussels Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Brussels Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Brussels Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in November, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches at Brussels Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keddy | Opel Corsa | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Nissan Juke | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Keddy | Skoda Kamiq | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | Opel Corsa | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Keddy | DS 3 Crossback | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | Opel Astra | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Keddy | Cupra Born | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | Mercedes Benz A Class | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| Thrifty | Hyundai i10 | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Our customers' reviews
DJ
Spain
Seat Arona
9/25/24
80th anniversary at Arnhem
WB
Ireland
Volkswagen Polo
6/6/24
Visited centre parcs with family, visited Ghent and Bruges
SB
United States of America (USA)
Peugeot 208
5/17/24
VC
Switzerland
Peugeot 208
5/7/24
Good service.
SG
Hong Kong
Peugeot 3008
4/22/24
Great discovery in a comfortable car
JL
United Arab Emirates
Honda Civic
4/19/24
Spent 10 days touring the Alabaster coast discovering some great villages and towns along the way. Also took in some historic battlefield sites in northern France and Belgium.
MS
Romania
Peugeot 208
2/28/24
Very spectacular nature around Belgium!
DH
United States of America (USA)
Opel Astra
12/29/23
Great way to visit family in Belgium without needing to take ubers
AJ
Italy
Opel Astra
11/14/23
It was a business trip for the company I work for.
EK
Kazakhstan
Kia Sportage
9/17/23
The car was quite large to put 3 large suitcases in it, but quite small to enter any car parking during our travel.
I have visited Gent, Antwerpen and Brussels, and it was really easy to go anywhere and find the parking and walk around to view these beautiful cities. Thanks to the rental it was giving a feeling of freedom to plan what I want and change it easily if I would like do do something different.
Also the car was with the light signal on the mirrors of side closure of other cars, that really saved me once as one car was in the dead view area moving same speed and I did not see it with eyes. It could be an accident is there were no signal. Thanks to it nothing happened.
Wishing to all have a good journeys without accidents and choose only good companies for the rent
YD
Italy
Volkswagen Up
7/22/23
This was a family visit to my mom, had a great time together also with friends!
MH
Croatia
Ford Fiesta
11/27/22
It was a tightly packed business trip, so no time for anything else.
GK
Belgium
Nissan Qashqai
11/10/22
Pros - off-season road trip, need I say more?
Cons - Two bored 7 and 8 year old kids, fighting at the back seat half of the way.
HM
Ireland
Opel Corsa
9/17/22
We Found it good and good value for money
JL
Australia
Ford Fiesta
8/14/22
Family and friends visit
AF
Portugal
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Aut.
7/4/22
Gouda and Utrecht in Netherlands and Gent in Belgium. There no words to express the beauty and history of those townsof t
RD
Canada
BMW X1
12/8/21
My trip was point to point Roselare to Schiphol
SG
Spain
Ford Fiesta
1/8/20
we didnt stay in brussel, we went to the netherlands
BV
Belgium
Renault Clio
12/16/19
Very easy at the airport
JV
South Africa
VW Golf
7/27/18
As Above