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Charleroi Airport car hire tips
Where to pick up your car
Car hire rental desks are located on Level 1 and Level 0 of the terminal, just follow
the signs once you’ve arrived.
Top car rental brands
The most popular car rental brands in Charleroi Airport are Europcar, Budget, Keddy
by Europcar, Thrifty and Alamo.
Local currency
Euro (EUR)
Nearest city
Brussels
Side of road
Right
Hire a car at Charleroi Airport
The second busiest airport in Belgium,
Charleroi Airport is located 50km from the centre of Brussels.
If you’re looking for a smooth journey into the city without traffic jams, Charleroi Airport
is the ideal place to grab your rental. It’s also the perfect gateway for budget travellers,
with plenty of flight deals, making it an ideal starting point for those plotting a road
trip through Belgium’s Wallonia region.
Local knowledge
Airport fast facts
Airlines
Charleroi Airport is served by six different airlines, including
low-cost carriers like Ryanair and Wizz Air.
Destinations
There are over 70 different destinations you can fly to from
Charleroi Airport. The top country destinations are: Hungary, Italy, Romania, Spain and
Denmark.
WiFi
There is free WiFi available throughout both terminals for visitors
as well as internet corners.
Facilities
Though are are two terminals at Charleroi, neither are huge
and there are only a few shops and food outlet in each.
Money
There are ATMs located inside terminal one and just outside of
terminal two. Currency exchange desks are only found within terminal one.
Car hire tips at Charleroi Airport
Directions
Airport is north of Brussels, making it a straightforward
drive to the city via the E420. The airport is also connected to the E42, if you’re heading
towards the east or west, and the N5 if you want to drive south.
Petrol
There is a 24 hour self-serve Q8 station located at the exit of
the airport. Fill up here before returning your rental.
| Type of road | Speed limit |
|---|---|
| Motorways | 120km/h |
| Rural areas | 90km/h* |
| Urban areas | 50km/h |
*Depending on the area of the country you are driving in, the speed limit outside of built-up
areas changes. In the Wallonia and Brussels capital region (where you will be landing) it is
90km/h but in the Flemish region, this drops down to 70km/h.
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Driving destinations
Mons
Since its reign as the European Capital of Culture in 2015, Mons has as found its footing
as a classic tourist destination.
The city is home to a quirky collection of museums, three UNESCO sites and historic
architecture. It’s also well noted for the ancient Doudou Festival, which is held every
year on Trinity Day. It is a significant spectacle of folklore, as a 10-metre-long green
dragon battles Saint George. Mons’ compact centre makes it well suited for the
daytripper, though there is enough to see over two or three days.
Mons is located 50km from Charleroi Airport, making it closer to the airport than
Brussels itself.
