Europcar Car Rental in Zaventem

Car Hire in Zaventem, Belgium

 

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Rent a car at Zaventem with Europcar

Just 20 minutes to the east of Brussels, Zaventem is the site of the city’s airport. Pick up a rental car on your arrival and waste no time getting to Brussels - home of the European Parliament and Europe’s best fries — or to the surrounding Wallonian towns and villages. With its proximity to the freeway, Zaventem is perfectly situated for onward travel to France, Germany, and the rest of Belgium.

The Europcar car rental experience at Zaventem

If you are arriving by air, picking up your rental car couldn’t be easier; with a Europcar station located at Brussels International Airport, you can get your trip off to a speedy start by collecting it as soon as you land. Alternatively, there is another convenient station in the downtown area.

Our Zaventem fleet offers a large range of models. Choose a Smart Fortwo or the compact Volkswagen Up for getting around with ease, or for longer trips or larger groups we have more spacious models such as the Ford Galaxy. 

For something with power and style, rent the Jeep Renegade, part of our guaranteed range: when you book it, we promise you will drive away with this exact model.

Driving in Belgium

Driving regulations in Belgium vary depending on the region. At Zaventem, freeway speed limits are 120 km/h, other major roads are 90 km/h, urban areas are 50 km/h and residential areas 20 km/h.

You must be at least 19 years old to rent a car in Belgium. United States driver’s licenses are accepted.

Access to Brussels from Zaventem is via the ring road, which is well signposted and easy to find. In Brussels, there is plenty of parking, with street parking divided into three zones: red, orange and green, all of which allow free parking for the first 15 minutes. 

You can leave your car for a maximum of two hours in red and orange zones and three hours in green zones. Rates are between €4 and €5 for two hours. There are also a number of underground and multi-story parking garages around the city that are open 24/7.

Discover Brussels and the surrounding area by car 

Travelling in and around Brussels in a rental car is very easy. Just a 20-minute drive from the heart of the city, with good roads and clear signposting, the Europcar station is also conveniently located close to freeway access points, allowing you to travel onwards to the rest of Belgium with ease. 

Sandwiched between France, Holland, Germany and Luxembourg, Belgium is ideally located to explore all that northern Europe has to offer. 

Famed for its lavish châteaux and rich cultural offerings, traveling through Belgium can feel like traveling through time. The former house and studio of Baroque painter Pieter Paul Rubens is in nearby Antwerp (30 miles away), while the region surrounding Brussels is home to no fewer than 15 châteaux. By renting a car at Zaventem, you can take in the local gems as well as those further afield, including the Château de Horst or the Château de Beersel. Mons (40 miles away) and Liège (60 miles) are both within easy driving distance.

Science and technology are part of the national fabric of Belgium. On the edge of the city is the Atomium, a 100-meter-tall stainless-steel sculpture of a unit cell of an iron crystal, magnified 165 billion times, constructed for the 1958 World’s Fair. The structure has since been turned into a museum, with the top dome boasting a restaurant with a panoramic view of the city and rotating science exhibits in the other domes. Named by CNN as the weirdest building in Europe, it makes for a great family day out.

Just a 20-minute drive along the E19 is the Château de Beersel. Constructed between 1300 and 1310, the castle is one of several built around the outskirts of Brussels to protect the city. Fully restored in 2003, it is now open to visitors from March until the end of November. Take a wander through the leafy gardens and along the moat and contemplate this unique Belgian relic.

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With our free international loyalty scheme, you can earn points while vacationing. With four levels - Privilege Club, Privilege Executive, Privilege Elite and Privilege Elite VIP - you can earn rewards each time you rent, and each time you move up a level you can benefit from free car hire for a weekend in over 140 countries worldwide.

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Car hire at Zaventem is made easy with Europcar.

Friendly service, new cars and low prices are part of our every day offer. Whether you are hiring a car for business or pleasure, or you need a car or van, Europcar has the right hire car at Zaventem for you.

Europcar is looking forward to serving you at its car hire branch: Zaventem. Remember to always bring your driving license, valid credit card and additional proof of identity (such as a passport if you are hiring abroad).

Europcar’s Green Programme: At Europcar, we understand the environmental impact of car hire. That’s why we have wholeheartedly embraced a sustainable development programme and are proud to be the first car hire company at Zaventem with certified commitments.