
Once your train has arrived in Brussels, one of the best ways to discover the city is by rental car! For your convenience, Auto Europe can help you book a rental with most major companies that do business in the Brussels South Station, as well as in offices in downtown Brussels. Browse our car rental fleet guide for Belgium to find the ideal rental car or van rental for your trip to Brussels.
Auto Europe has spent the past 60 years building relationships with a select number of suppliers like Avis, Dollar, Europcar and Hertz who rent vehicles in Belgium. Use the booking engine at the top of the page to compare rates at the Belgium South Rail Station with other popular rental car pick-up locations in Brussels. Find the best rate from our trusted suppliers or read rental reviews today!



The Brussels South Station is considered to be one of the busiest stations in the city and is connected to the ringway metroline and several underground tramways. The facility is very modern and contains a large food court, café style eateries and chocolatiers. Passengers are able to easily access left luggage offices, ATMs and currency exchange kiosks throughout the concourse. When you walk out of the station, be sure to make note of the tallest building in Belgium, the South Tower.
Passengers with questions should seek out one of the station's information desks. Staff members working at these locations will be able to provide you with up to date train schedules, station information and address other general travel related concerns.
In addition to Belgium rental cars, Auto Europe is now able to book hotel rooms in Brussels at discounted rates. There are a few choice hotels near the Brussels South Station including: Hotel Euro Capital Brussels, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Hotel Cascade Midi, Hotel Be Manos and the Floris Hotel Usetel. Call us toll-free for more information about booking a hotel room in Brussels.
When planning an international trip there are a number of local laws and general travel tips visitors may not be aware of. Auto Europe has put together guides and other recommendations to prepare our clients for any of these situations that may arise during their time in Brussels. Find quick answers and links to additional content to help you get ready for your upcoming trip to Brussels.
![]() IDP in Belgium - Do you need an International Driver's Permit in Belgium? The short answer is no! American tourists looking to drive a car in Brussels are not required to possess an International Driving Permit. Purchasing an IDP may still be beneficial for travelers if they are pulled over by local authorities but it is not required to pick-up your vehicle.
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![]() Car Rental Age Requirements - The rental car age limit set by suppliers in Belgium is typically a minimum of 18, but some suppliers will not rent to anyone under 21. There are no maximum age limits but any drivers under 24 will usually have to pay around an additional €20 per day.
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![]() Brussels Car Rental Insurance - In Brussels, the law requires that you must carry certain types of insurances when driving a rental. Our basic rates in Brussels include all the the required insurances. Travelers should look into whether or not they have a credit card that offers rental car insurance as some do and can help you save money.
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Brussels is a city steeped in history and offers many beautiful landmarks and attractions for visitors. The Atomium is an alternative art instillation statue with its nine connected stainless steel spheres arranged in the atomic structure of an iron crystal. A centerpiece of the city erected in 1958 for that years Worlds Fair it is now the most visited site in Belgium and features various other exhibitions around its base. Autoworld Museum is a vintage car exhibit with 250 notable Belgian and American models from as far back as 1901 including several limousines owned by the Belgian Royal Family. Mini-Europe is a unique miniature park with to scale recreations of the major monuments of Europe. In your 2 hour walk through the outdoor exhibits you can admire the attention to detail in these recreations and even interact with the dioramas in various ways.
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