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Centrally located in the heart of Europe, the international metropolis of Brussels is a buzzing mix of languages, cultures, and traditions and home to the headquarters of hundreds of international organisations, including the European Union and NATO. A classic European city with a small town atmosphere and cosmopolitan appeal, it centres on the Grand Place, Europe’s most beautiful medieval square.

Belgium is such a compact country that all its main cities and attractions are within easy driving distance. Choose car hire in Brussels and visit Bruges for its seductive chocolate and charming medieval centre. Or drive to Ghent for its stunning cityscape of Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo and Neo-Classical architecture and beautiful canals. 

Belgium’s second city, Antwerp is the country’s hippest destination, a centre for fashionistas, art lovers, and club divas. You’ll find many reminders of its connection to baroque artist Pieter Paul Rubens, and, despite catastrophic bombings in World War II, the city’s medieval centre retains fascinating cobbled lanes, a riverside fortress and a spectacular cathedral.

Your Antwerp car hire trip will not be complete without sampling the city’s vibrant entertainment scene, fashion world, and dramatic architectural and cultural contrasts. Drive out to the charming town of Geel, with its delightful shops and market square full of restaurants. You are also within easy driving distance of Ghent and Bruges.

Imagine the typical fairy-tale town, and something like central Bruges (Brugge) will probably spring to mind. Pretty cobbled alleys and tranquil canals run between outstandingly attractive market squares framed by lofty towers, ancient churches, and traditional whitewashed almshouses.

Avoid the crush during summer months with Bruges car hire.  Escape to the seaside at Knokke, visit Ghent and Antwerp, and take a trip to Tongeren. The oldest town in Belgium, Tongeren was the administrative centre of the district Tungri when the Romans ruled.  Remnants of the 2nd-century Roman walls remain.

Ghent is that rare delight - a city that is small enough to feel intimate but large enough to remain exciting. Its medieval centre is certainly spectacular, but the city has enough of an urban edge to make it authentic. You won’t feel crowded either, as, despite all the wonderful architecture lining the canal, the abundance of atmospheric bars, and the standard of the museums, Ghent is largely tourist-free.

Ghent car hire makes it easy to discover the medieval splendour of Bruges, and you are also within easy driving distance of Brussels. Drive to the Flemish province of West Flanders to Ypres, the site of intense strategic battles during World War I, now home to a poignant and informative museum. 

Let’s be honest, Liege lacks the head-turning qualities of Bruges or Ghent, but spend just a little time in the French-speaking region of Wallonia’s largest city and you’ll find layers of fascinating history beneath its unpromising surface. The remarkably friendly people of Liege have an infectious zest for life, creating a sparkling atmosphere that really dazzles for the annual festival of August 15th and for the festive Christmas markets.

Liege car hire gives you the freedom to dig deep into the architectural and cultural legacy of the city. Visit the cathedral and its treasure house, the history-laden House of Ironworks and Industry, the impressive Le Perron monument, and admire the graceful 17th-century architecture of the Rue Hors-Chateau.