Car Hire in Ostend (Downtown)

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Citroen Berlingo

or comparable

Manual

A/C

41,75 EUR

per day

8.4

Very good

5 reviews

Kia Picanto

or comparable

Manual

No A/C

48,26 EUR

per day

8.4

Very good

5 reviews

Opel Corsa

or comparable

Manual

A/C

48,96 EUR

per day

8.4

Very good

5 reviews

Opel Vivaro Cargo

or comparable

Manual

A/C

52,47 EUR

per day

8.4

Very good

5 reviews

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Mercedes Benz Sprinter

or comparable

Manual

A/C

58,45 EUR

per day

8.4

Very good

5 reviews

Mercedes Benz C Class

or comparable

Manual

A/C

108,10 EUR

per day

8.4

Very good

5 reviews

Range Rover Evoque

or comparable

Automatic

A/C

147,58 EUR

per day

8.4

Very good

5 reviews

Mercedes Benz E Class

or comparable

Automatic

A/C

172,49 EUR

per day

8.4

Very good

5 reviews

The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 08:12 on 17.09.25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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Travel information

Languages

Dutch, French, German

Currency

EUR

Drive on

Right-hand side

Dialing code

+32

Average car hire price

85 EUR per day

Average car hire length

8 days

Speed limit within city centre

30 - 50 km/h or 19 - 31 mph

Speed limit out of city centre

70 - 120 km/h or 43 - 75 mph

Acceptable limit of BAC

0.05%

Average petrol price

1,64 EUR per litre or 6,21 EUR per gallon

Lowest petrol price

1,58 EUR per litre or 5,98 EUR per gallon

Highest petrol price

1,80 EUR per litre or 6,81 EUR per gallon

Top location near Ostend (Downtown)

Charleroi Airportstarting at 35,10 EUR per day
139,3 km / 86,56 miles

Map of top car rental locations

Enterprise

De Kalkaart 24, Middelkerke 8430

When to book in Ostend (Downtown) and for how long?

In which month is car hire in Ostend (Downtown) the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car in Ostend (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthApril	Most expensive month December
Average price 47 EUR	A good deal 48 EUR	Cheapest supplier Enterprise	Cheapest car type Medium cars

Average price for hiring a car per day in Ostend (Downtown)

85 EUR

42 EUR

0 EUR

Jan

Feb

Mar

41 EUR

in April

Apr

May

Jun

47 EUR

in July

Jul

Aug

46 EUR

in September

Sep

72 EUR

in October

Oct

63 EUR

in November

Nov

77 EUR

in December

Dec

The best month to hire a car in Ostend (Downtown) is April — when the average price for a hire is 40,88 EUR per day. This is 12% less than the yearly average and 47% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is 76,88 EUR per day).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in Ostend (Downtown)?

Given the number of users searching for a car in Ostend (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in April in comparison to hiring a car in in April.

Monthly Car Hire Searches in Ostend (Downtown) Compared to the Yearly Average

1,1

0,6

Jan

Feb

Mar

Same as average in April

Apr

May

Jun

Same as average in July

Jul

Aug

Same as average in September

Sep

Same as average in October

Oct

Same as average in November

Nov

Same as average in December

Dec

For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Ostend (Downtown)?

How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in September the average hire period is 18 days, while in December, the average hire period is only one day.

Average number of hire days in Ostend (Downtown)

Jan

Feb

Mar

5 days in April

Apr

May

Jun

5 days in July

Jul

Aug

18 days in September

Sep

3 days in October

Oct

5 days in November

Nov

1 day in December

Dec

Car hire information

🔥 Popular suppliers	Enterprise
🚗 Popular car types	People Carriers, SUVs, Medium cars
🤑 Lowest price	42 EUR per day
👛 Cheapest supplier	Enterprise

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency	Model	Doors	Luggage	Type
Enterprise	Peugeot 5008	5	3	Van
Enterprise	Opel Corsa	5	2	Small car
Enterprise	Volkswagen T-Cross	5	2	SUV
Enterprise	Citroen Berlingo	4	2	Medium car

Car Hire Statistics

Total rental companies

Average daily price

85 EUR

Lowest daily price

42 EUR

Total cars available

Top supplier in Ostend (Downtown) in 2025

Enterprise

8.4

Very good

5 reviews

Value for money

8.4

Ease of finding

8.1

Agent helpfulness

8.2

Pick-up speed

8.2

Drop-off speed

8.5

Car cleanliness

8.8

Car condition

8.7

42 EUR - 172 EUR

per day

De Kalkaart 24, Middelkerke 8430

+3212390940

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Wed

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Thu

09:00-17:00

Fri

09:00-17:00

Sat

09:00-13:00

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18 Sept 2025

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18 Sept 2025

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18 Sept 2025

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18 Sept 2025

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18 Sept 2025

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18 Sept 2025

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18 Sept 2025

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18 Sept 2025

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18 Sept 2025

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18 Sept 2025

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