Updated February 14, 2022 by pierre

Where to rent a car for the weekend in Brussels?

Belgium is not a big country. To visit Brussels in a weekend, visit a few museums, stroll through the narrow streets of the pedestrianized center, and taste the cuisine of Belgian restaurants, you won't need to rent a car. The main places to see in Brussels are easily accessible on foot: the grand place, Manneken Pis and the Mont des Arts. Brussels is one of the smallest capitals in Europe. You could almost visit the whole center on foot in one day . Even if you arrive by plane in Zaventem, that's enough easy to get to the airport by public transport.

The north and the south of Belgium in one weekend? It is better to rent a car!

Crossing Belgium from north to south, you can easily do it by train. By car, it takes less than two hours. For visit cities like Bruges, Antwerp, Ghent, Namur, you can get there by train easily. It's accessible and easy. On the other hand, you decide to go to the Ardennes, the south of Belgium, you will have to organize yourself. For more freedom, we advise you to take a rental car.

Pay attention to the proposals of rental agencies on the internet. They are still not easily accessible and reachable in the event of a problem with the car. To avoid any worries, rent the same cars as the locals. Indeed, it is common in Brussels for Brussels residents to use car rental services, for example to go to Ikea to look for a piece of furniture. Renting a shared car in Brussels is easy, practical and economical.

Here are the 3 places people from Brussels use to rent a car in Brussels. For a few hours or a day, it's quick and easy!

1. Rent a “UFOdrive” car – Electric & Tesla

Here is a startup that might interest you! If you are a fan of new and beautiful cars. Directly from Brussels Airport, Ufodrive offers ten Tesla Model S for rent. Everything is done from your Smartphone: from registration to reservation, and even the opening of the doors. This might be of interest to more than one, especially in times of Covid where we avoid queues and crowds. In Brussels, this new player on the car rental market aims to revolutionize it. Ufodrive is not a Belgian company, but a company based in Luxembourg. Recently, it has offered a few Tesla Model S for rent. These can be found in the VIP parking lot at Zaventem Brussels or Luxembourg airport. No more paperwork to fill out, the long wait at the counter and the location of the rental car that is not easy to find. This startup brings an innovative solution to car rental problems. On the price side, budget 159 euros for the first day (insurance rental, electric recharge, etc.) Then, the price is decreasing. In comparison with conventional rentals, here everything is clear. There are no options or insurance policies that ultimately blow your budget.

2. Rent a car from a Brussels resident with the GetAround App (formerly Drivy)

Rent a car GetAround it is done in a few clicks from the application or the website! Basically Getaround is an American company specializing in car sharing. Today, they are available in Belgium and Brussels. It is a platform that connects car owners and drivers. You are therefore renting a car from a Brussels resident. Through the platform, the service allows owners to share their vehicles and drivers to access self-service vehicles around them. All you need is a smartphone to unlock the car, 24 hours a day.

There are currently 2,5 million users in Europe. In total, they traveled 137 million km each year. You have customer support via GetArround. Ideal in times of Covid, There's no need to meet tenants, they book, locate and access your car using the app. More info on renting cars on the website of https://fr.be.getaround.com/

3. Cambio, a shared car in Brussels

Have Cambio, have access to more than 1 vehicles in 300 cities. A vast choice of car, from the small city car, through a 49-seater model to the ultra-spacious 4-seater car. Need a car for a short or long term? Change brings you the solution. Enjoy all the benefits of the community cultural, ! Free parking. Fuel Included. Available Everywhere. Easy to use. Maintenance Included. That's 47.000 members in the cambio network. Ideal for a short errand or going to visit family. It's easy. Register online, download the app and go!