Belgium Car Rental

Touring the magnificent Belgium with a Rental Car

Belgium is a small but highly developed country in Western Europe. The country is densely populated, and it is one of European Community founders. Brussels is the capital city of Belgium, along with the European Union.

Belgium

- Did you know?

• Belgium produces over 800 different kinds of beer
• The first beer academy in the world opened in Limburg, Belgium in the year 1999
• Belgians consume on average 150 liters of beer a person each year
• The country produces 220,000 tons of chocolate annually.
• Voting in Belgium is compulsory
• It is compulsory to get education in Belgium till you are 18 years or over
• It boasts of the world’s longest tram line

Car hire in Belgium

Do not worry about traveling in Belgium, since there are plenty of transport means in the country. It is possible to rent a car in Belgium, or even a bicycle! People in the charming town of Brugge use bicycles in plenty, and while you might rent a car and travel. You cannot enter the medieval center with a car. Bicycles in Belgium can be rented at railway stations, and the trains even allow travelers to board with their bicycles free of charge.

Trains, buses, trams and taxis are available in plenty. Although Belgium is a small country, it does not mean you can get to all tourist destinations by foot. Car rental is perhaps the best option, considering there are plenty of car rental companies that give cheap car hire services.

What are the driving rules in Belgium which you need to take into account when you rent a car?

Most of the basic driving rules in Belgium are similar to the ones of most European countries. However, if you are an English speaker, understand that road signs in Belgium are usually in either Dutch or French.

• Always drive on the right side of the road, overtake on your left.
• Priority is always given to the right
• Minimum driving age is 18 years
• Trams are always given priority in Belgium
• The speed limit on motorways is 120 km/h, 50km/h in built up areas, 70-90km/h on national roads.

Are there any attractions in this small country?

Belgium boasts of a wide array of tourist destinations. If you dream of getting an experience of a lifetime, simply rent a car to tour breathtaking destinations like;

Bruges

It is also known as Brugge, and it’s a province known for its picturesque medieval architecture. It is also known for its quality beer. Although it was established in the 19th century, it remains an outstanding tourist destination.

Antwerp

Zoo

Antwerp zoo is located in the middle of the city. It is a spectacular zoo that was founded in the year 1843. Due to its varieties of species, care given to the animals and its success with regard to breeding, it is considered among Europe’s finest zoos. It also boats of  great architecture.

Cathedral of St Bavon

It is a magnificent brick and granitite building. It is an old building that got its present name from Charles V after he had destroyed a building that existed before it to build a fortress.