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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Brussels Airport Car Rental
Mini
Volkswagen Up
or similar
$23.00
/ per day
Brussels Airport Car Rental
Economy
Ford Fiesta
or similar
$26.08
/ per day
Brussels Airport Car Rental
Compact
Seat Arona
or similar
$31.74
/ per day
Brussels Airport Car Rental
Mini Elite
Fiat 500
or similar
$32.03
/ per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Brussels Airport Car Rental
Intermediate
Nissan Qashqai
or similar
$52.14
/ per day
Brussels Airport Car Rental
Compact Elite
Audi A3
or similar
$56.84
/ per day
Brussels Airport Car Rental
Standard SUV
Nissan Qashqai
or similar
$63.26
/ per day
Brussels Airport Car Rental
Premium Elite
Polestar 2
or similar
$66.81
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 16:53 on 2023-09-26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Language
Dutch,
French,
German
French,
German
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+32
Average car rental price
$43.99 / per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 50 km/h
19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
70 - 120 km/h
43 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
$2.04 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$2.33 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.79 per liter
Airport Car Rental
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 five 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.
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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.
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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.
Top international routes
- Barcelona
- Madrid
- Rome
- Berlin
- Lisbon
- London
- Paris
- Prague
- Bern
- Vienna
- Warsaw
- Krakow
- Frankfurt
- Luxembourg
- Milan
- Zagreb
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 $68 per day
- Station wagons - from $31 per day
- Large cars - from $34 per day
- Medium cars - from $29 per day
- Vans - from $92 per day
- Premium cars - from $67 per day
- Small cars - from $23 per day
- SUVs - from $31 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 mi)
- Paris (321 km / 199 mi)
- Charleroi (70 km / 43 mi)
- Zürich (652 km / 405 mi)
- Luxembourg (192 km / 119 mi)
- Hamburg (602 km / 374 mi)
Fact checked by
Laura Meyers
This article was reviewed and updated by Laura Meyers, the founder of Laure Wanders, a solo travel and adventure blog featuring unique destinations worldwide. Laura’s travels have taken her to a Voodoo priest in Benin, the Pakistani Himalayas and the world’s longest beach in Bangladesh. She created her blog to share her tips for independent travel around the world.
Airport info
Brussels Airport (BRU)
- IATA: BRU
- ICAO: EBBR
- Name: Brussels Airport (BRU)
- Distance from city: 7.5 miles / 12 km
Top 4 Locations near Brussels Airport
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Car Rental at Brussels South Station from $43.58 per day12.7 km / 7.9 miles away
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Car Rental at Charleroi Airport from $27.14 per day48.7 km / 30.3 miles away
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56.2 km / 34.9 miles away
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73.6 km / 45.7 miles away
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When are car rental prices the lowest at Brussels Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Brussels Airport varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day at Brussels Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Brussels Airport is September — when rental costs average $43.26 per day. This is 21% cheaper than the yearly average and 35% cheaper than renting a car in October (when prices average $66.74 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 June the average rental period is 8 days, while in March, the average rental period is only 5 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 at Brussels Airport in June, while they are least likely to rent in in November.
Monthly searches at Brussels Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
| Popular suppliers | Keddy, Alamo, SIXT, Enterprise, Hertz |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, Large cars, SUVs |
| Lowest price | $23 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keddy | Peugeot 208 | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Opel Astra | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Keddy | Honda Civic | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | Volkswagen Up | 2 | 1 | Small cars |
| Thrifty | Hyundai i10 | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 4 | 3 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Peugeot 308 | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| SIXT | Audi A1 SB Aut. | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
Our Customers' Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
EK
Kazakhstan
Kia Sportage
September 17, 2023
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
July 22, 2023
This was a family visit to my mom, had a great time together also with friends!
SC
Mauritius
Peugeot 308
June 17, 2023
No comments
MH
Croatia
Ford Fiesta
November 27, 2022
It was a tightly packed business trip, so no time for anything else.
GK
Belgium
Nissan Qashqai
November 10, 2022
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
September 17, 2022
We Found it good and good value for money
JL
Australia
Ford Fiesta
August 14, 2022
Family and friends visit
AF
Portugal
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Aut.
July 4, 2022
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
December 8, 2021
My trip was point to point Roselare to Schiphol
SG
Spain
Ford Fiesta
January 8, 2020
we didnt stay in brussel, we went to the netherlands
BV
Belgium
Renault Clio
December 16, 2019
Very easy at the airport
JV
South Africa
VW Golf
July 27, 2018
As Above
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
SIXT
9.3 / 10
Lowest rated company
Interrent
7.8 / 10
Total number of reviews
29
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
$43.99
Lowest daily price
$23.00
Total cars available
97
Top 11 Suppliers at Brussels Airport in 2023
+3270225800
Leopoldlaan, 1934 Zaventem
$48 - $115
Working hours
Mon:06:30-23:00
Tue:06:30-23:00
Wed:06:30-23:00
Thu:06:30-23:00
Fri:06:30-23:00
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+32027206044
Brussels Airport, Leopoldlaan, 1930 Zaventem, Belgium
$27 - $41
Working hours
Mon:06:30-23:30
Tue:06:30-23:30
Wed:06:30-23:30
Thu:06:30-23:30
Fri:06:30-23:30
Sat:06:30-21:00
Sun:06:30-23:30
+3212390959
Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan, 1930 Zaventem
$24 - $103
Working hours
Mon:08:00-22:00
Tue:08:00-22:00
Wed:08:00-22:00
Thu:08:00-22:00
Fri:08:00-22:00
Sat:08:00-22:00
Sun:08:00-22:00
+3212390959
Luchthaven Brussel-Nationaal 12, 1930 Zaventem
$23 - $97
Working hours
Mon:08:00-22:00
Tue:08:00-22:00
Wed:08:00-22:00
Thu:08:00-22:00
Fri:08:00-22:00
Sat:08:00-22:00
Sun:08:00-22:00
+3227210592
National Airport Arrival Hall - Box/Bus 88, 1930 Zaventem
$32 - $55
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:08:00-16:00
Sun:08:00-20:00
+32027206044
Brussels Airport, Leopoldlaan, 1930 Zaventem
$32 - $794
Working hours
Mon:06:30-23:30
Tue:06:30-23:30
Wed:06:30-23:30
Thu:06:30-23:30
Fri:06:30-23:30
Sat:06:30-21:00
Sun:06:30-23:30
+3227200944
Arrival Hall, Brussels, 1930, Belgium
Working hours
Mon:06:30-23:30
Tue:06:30-23:30
Wed:06:30-23:30
Thu:06:30-23:30
Fri:06:30-23:30
Sat:06:30-21:30
Sun:06:30-23:30
+3227210592
NATIONAL AIRPORT
$37 - $63
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:08:00-16:00
Sun:08:00-20:00
National
+3212390959
ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR
Working hours
Mon:08:00-22:00
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Budget
+3227200944
Arrival Hall, Brussels, 1930, Belgium
Working hours
Mon:06:30-23:30
Tue:06:30-23:30
Wed:06:30-23:30
Thu:06:30-23:30
Fri:06:30-23:30
Sat:06:30-21:30
Sun:06:30-23:30
Interrent
+3227210408
Brussel Zaventem Airport - Terminal
Working hours
Mon:06:30-23:00
Tue:06:30-23:00
Wed:06:30-23:00
Thu:06:30-23:00
Fri:06:30-23:00
Sat:06:30-21:00
Sun:06:30-23:00
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