Car rental in Belgium

Tips for driving your rental car in Belgium

If you're travelling to Belgium, a rental car is the best way to reach all the spots this country has to offer. Belgium is a very interesting country to explore and its capital city Brussels counts 1080790 inhabitants. In Brussels hosts 10.4% of the entire country's population, which counts over 10440000 inhabitants. In Belgium the language spoken most widespread is Dutch but people also speak French. The time zone in Belgium is GMT+01:00 so make sure you adjust your watch at landing. We suggest adjusting your watch before take-off to help conquer jetlag! The electric plug type in Belgium is C / E and the electric voltage is 230 V, so it could be a good idea to bring an adapter with you to protect your devices' lifetime. The calling code in Belgium is +32, make sure you note this down as it can come useful at times.

More travel information about Belgium

With a fuel cost in Belgium averaging at 2.09 USD, driving around the country won't break the bank. Belgium shares its land borders with France, Germany, Luxembourg and Netherlands, which mean there are plenty of road trip options for travellers wishing to explore a little further. Before crossing any border, please make sure that this is in line with the terms and conditions of your car rental as these might vary according to the supplier you rent your car from. The roads stretch for 154012, 1756 of which motorways, which ranks Belgium as the 33rd country in the world with the longest road system. This amount of road will let you drive across the country and discover its wonders, secret spots and the delicious local tastes. Please note that in Belgium there is a Right-hand traffic law - it's important to know that the currency is the Euro (EUR). Speed limits in town are 50 km/h and on motorways they are 120 km/h. Bear in mind that in Belgium, speaking on the phone while driving isn't allowed therefore we recommend caution at any time.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Belgium

Belgium boasts twelve UNESCO sites which confirm this country's important heritage. Those who visit this country for leisure certainly can't miss these spots. The top UNESCO sites are: Flemish Béguinages (cultural) and The Four Lifts on the Canal du Centre and their Environs, La Louvière and Le Roeulx (Hainaut) (cultural).