Brussels car hires from $61

If you're just planning on driving around the city, a small automatic car that is easy to park is the best option. But if you're planning on a road trip to other Belgian cities or even neighboring countries, consider a sedan — particularly if you're traveling with the entire family, as it offers more space and comfort for everyone.

The speed limit in the city is typically 50 kilometers per hour (31 miles per hour), but it may be as low as 12 mph in certain residential areas. The speed limit on open roads is 90 km/h (56 mph) and on highways, it is set at 120 km/h (75 mph). If, for some reason, the speed limit lowers in specific places, traffic signs will always be posted.

In the city center, street parking is paid from Monday to Saturday, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. You can leave your car for an unlimited amount of time (except in busy shopping areas), and meter pricing ranges between €1 ($1.13) and €2.50 ($2.83) per hour. For long-term stays, it's best to leave it at one of the many parking lots, which cost a maximum of €28 ($32) a day. To avoid parking in the city center altogether, drop your vehicle at one of the free Park and Ride facilities on the outskirts of Brussels.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Hertz ($61/day), Budget ($111/day) and Thrifty ($112/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Hertz Brussels Airport 1930 (11 kilometres from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Brussels is $10.75 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $129 and $172, depending on the car size.

Economy (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Brussels.

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An Economy car hire in Brussels costs $124 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Brussels costs $72 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Brussels costs $122 per day, on average.