Car Rental Belgium

Select a city in Belgium   Brussels

Belgium is the little country, located practically next door to Paris, London and Amsterdam. Belgium is the best kept secret in Europe. There are medieval cities, quaint towns, gothic cathedrals and town halls, castles and carillons that will keep you busy during the day. At night head to a pub, in Belgium you have more than 350 beers to chose from. Belgium gourmet food makes the French jealous and it is almost impossible to find chocolates as good the ones you will find in Belgium!

Belgium is about the same size as Maryland, and is Europe in a nutshell; both multicultural and multilingual. Flanders is located in the north; it is a flatland criss-crossed by canals, proud of its great art cities, Antwerp, Bruges and Ghent. In Wallonia there are the rolling hills of the Ardennes, numerous castles, and the cities of Liege, Namur, and Tournai. Brussels is the capital of Belgium, and is one of the world's great cosmopolitan cities, which home to both the European Union and NATO, as well as a wealth of international trade and finance companies.

While visiting, you will see traces of the Austrians, Spanish, French and Dutch in the architecture and in the lifestyle of the people. There are wonderful exhibits of art and architecture - Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, Nouveau. Cities are full of museums, historical buildings, theatre, music and festivals.

The country's location as an international center of commerce and culture leads to Belgians being at ease with travelers from all over the world. They are proud of their homeland, and anxious to help get to know it better. You'll find them always personable, cooperative and courteous. The Flemish speak Dutch and the Walloons speak French. In Brussels, the capital, both languages are spoken. But to make it easy, most people speak English.

Entry Requirements
USA and Canadian citizens need a valid passport, however a visa is not required for stays of less than 90 days. Other nationalities should check with the Belgian Embassy or nearest Consulate Office for visa requirements.

Language
There are three officially recognized languages: French and Dutch are the main languages; German is spoken by a small segment of the population and English is widely spoken. Here are some common sayings to help you out.

Currency
The currency in Belgium is the EURO (Eur). Euro notes are come in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euros, and coins in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents and 1 and 2 euros. Many foreign exchange offices are open on Sundays.

Drinking Age
The drinking age in Belgium is 18 years old.

Speed limits
There are different speed limits in the different cities, however as a general rule, the following should be true unless posted otherwise.

• 31mph (50km/h) in the city
• 56mph (90km/h) outside the city
• 75mph (120km/h) on 4-lane highways

Tipping & VAT
Service charges and VAT are always included in the price. However, for exceptional service, you can tip at your discretion. Suggested tip for portage is Eur 1 per piece; for coatroom attendants Eur 1,25 to 2,50 per coat; for bathroom attendants Eur 025 to 0,50.