Car Hire Brussels Charleroi Airport

Even though Brussels Charleroi Airport is some 46 kilometers away from the city o Brussels, it is one of the gateways into this part of Belgium. This airport (airport code CRl) is known as Brussels South Charleroi Airport, deriving its name from the nearest city of Charleroi. One of the amazing things about this airport is that you will not need to go far from it before you start enjoying the magnificence of this city, because next to this facility is the SPoW – Science Parks of Wallonia.

The seven parks are a hub of innovation that promotes the development of the region as well as creating employment for over thirteen thousand employees. The installation is also a breeding ground for major companies, which thrive from the skills students get from these parks.

You can visit this park for starters, but remember there are other attraction sites in the other parts of Brussels, and that is why you need a rental car. You can hire a car at Brussels Charleroi Airport after you land, or get one from the car hire companies in the city. Hiring a car at the airport is a bit costly than from the companies in the city or if you an online booking.

What to Consider While Booking

Car hire companies provide vehicles according to specific customer’s needs, and that is why you will need to specify the things you need in the rental car you hire. The more the features the costlier it will be. The size of the vehicle and model will also determine the cost. If you are traveling alone you can settle for a sedan but if you are accompanied by your family or just a group you will need a bigger vehicle such as a van.

Features such as baby seat, GPS and roof rack will be an added cost, but if you need them, the payment will go into good use.

You will need to prove that you are eligible to drive by proving that you are over the required age for driving, you have a valid driving license and an insurance cover. After that, you are good to drive off Brussels Charleroi Airport and enjoy your holiday in Brussels.

Things to do in Brussels

A personal rental car is all you need to be able to visit great places such as the Grand-Place ( a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Town Hall (Hotel de Ville), Manneken-Pis, the City Museum, Mini-Europe and Heysel Park to name just a few.