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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:00 on 2021-03-01. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Language
Dutch,
French
French
Currency
EUR
Country code
32
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Speed limit out of town
90 km/h
56 mi/h
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
31 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Airport Car Rental
Get your rental car at Brussels Airport! Then drive to the city center, find a good parking spot, and start walking! Visit the city’s main square, Grand Place, take in the Art Deco and Art Nouveau architecture, impressive buildings like the Palais de Justice, and churches like the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Then drive to Ixelles/Elsene where you can hang out in cozy bookshops and cafés and enjoy a meal in a wide variety of ethnic restaurants.
In Brussels, there are museums devoted to all kinds of subjects—check out the metro station art exhibits and more traditional venues like the Royal Museum of Art and History, the Natural Sciences Museum of Belgium, and the Royal Museum for Central Africa. Try famous Belgian specialties like chocolate, fries, mussels, beer, and waffles. You’ll also find a great choice of wine bars, fancy restaurants, and delicious street food.
Brussels is a great place to visit, but the surrounding region has even more to offer. With a longer term car rental you can explore the rest of Belgium or head to nearby Amsterdam or Paris. Picking up your rental car at Brussels Airport and dropping it off at a different location is easy. Start planning your vacation today!
Brussels Airport is also known as Aéroport de Bruxelles-National, Luchthaven Brussel-Nationaal, and Zaventem.
Top international routes
- Barcelona
- Madrid
- Rome
- Berlin
- Lisbon
- London
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
- Station wagons - from $61 per day
- Large cars - from $50 per day
- Medium cars - from $38 per day
- People Carriers/Vans - from $106 per day
- Premium cars - from $83 per day
- Small cars - from $24 per day
Car rental desks
Most are located in the baggage claim area.
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)
Airport info
Brussels Airport (BRU)
- IATA: BRU
- ICAO: EBBR
- Name: Brussels Airport (BRU)
- Size: Large Airport
- Aircraft movements (per year): 237,888
- Passengers (per year): 24,783,911
- Distance from City: 7.5 miles / 12 km NE of town
- Working hours: 24 hours a day
- Phone: +32 (0) 900 70 000
- Email: info@brusselairport.be
Top 9 Locations near Brussels Airport
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Car Rental at Brussels South Station from $36.49 per day1.1 km / 0.7 miles away
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Car Rental at Brussels Train Station from $23.59 per day1.2 km / 0.7 miles away
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Car Rental at Antwerp Airport from $27.86 per day41.1 km / 25.6 miles away
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Car Rental at Charleroi Airport from $25.75 per day41.9 km / 26.0 miles away
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Car Rental at Antwerp Train Station from $23.40 per day43.5 km / 27.0 miles away
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Car Rental at Ghent-Saint-Pieters Train Station from $26.51 per day48.7 km / 30.2 miles away
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Car Rental Namur East from $25.05 per day55.7 km / 34.6 miles away
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Car Rental at Liège Airport from $23.40 per day81.7 km / 50.7 miles away
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Car Rental at Ostend-Bruges International Airport from $84.82 per day110.1 km / 68.4 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices cheapest at Brussels Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Brussels Airport depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price at Brussels Airport
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle at Brussels Airport is October when prices for an Economy class start from $42.40. You can see that this is 35% cheaper than the yearly average and 53% cheaper than renting a car in August (when rental prices start at $91.12 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!
What’s the most popular rental length at Brussels Airport?
Travel length differs from one month to another: in November the average rental period is 10 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 7 days.
Average Rental Length
Which is the busiest car rental month at Brussels Airport?
Travelers are most likely to rent a car at Brussels Airport in July, while the fewest number of travelers rent in March.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keddy | Peugeot 208 | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alamo | VOLKSWAGEN UP | 2 | 1 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Opel Corsa | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Opel Grandland X | 5 | 3 | Large cars |
| SIXT | MINI 5-doors | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
| SIXT | BMW 3 series Aut. | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| SIXT | Opel Vivaro | 5 | 3 | People Carriers/Vans |
| Alamo | Opel Astra | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
Top 9 Suppliers at Brussels Airport in 2021
National
+3212390959
ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR, BRUSSELS AIRPORT
+3270225800
Leopoldlaan, 1934 Zaventem
$41 - $150
Enterprise
+3212390959
Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan, 1930 Zaventem
$19 - $188
Keddy
+3227210592
National Airport Arrival Hall - Box/Bus 88, 1930 Zaventem
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
Avis
+3227200944
Brussel airport Arrival Hall, 1930 Zaventem
$23 - $47
Working hours
Mon:09:00-18:30
Tue:09:00-18:30
Wed:09:00-18:30
Thu:09:00-18:30
Fri:09:00-18:30
Sat:09:00-17:00
Sun:09:00-18:30
+3212390959
Enterprise Rent A Car
Working hours
Mon:09:00-17:00
Tue:09:00-17:00
Wed:09:00-17:00
Thu:09:00-17:00
Fri:09:00-17:00
Sat:09:00-17:00
Sun:09:00-17:00
Budget
3227200944
Brussels Airport
Working hours
Mon:09:00-18:30
Tue:09:00-18:30
Wed:09:00-18:30
Thu:09:00-18:30
Fri:09:00-18:30
Sat:09:00-17:00
Sun:09:00-18:30
Europcar
+3227210592
NATIONAL AIRPORT
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
Tue:08:00-18:00
Wed:08:00-18:00
Thu:08:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-16:00
Sun:10:00-18:00
+3212390959
Luchthaven Brussel-Nationaal 12, 1930 Zaventem
$27 - $122