Antwerp car rental guide
Top 10 Car Rental Companies in Antwerp
The best car rental companies in Antwerp are Sixt, Hertz, Europcar. Prices start from €35/day for an economy car, the minimum age is 21, and airport pickup adds about 12%.
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Top 10 rental companies in Antwerp
Ranked by customer rating, price transparency and pickup convenience. Each opens a pre-filled search.
#1
Sixt
Editor’s pickFull-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€38/day
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#2
Hertz
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€40/day
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#3
Avis
Top ratedFull-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€37/day
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#4
Europcar
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €250Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€36/day
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#5
Budget
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €250Min age 21Free cancellationAirport
From€33/day
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#6
Enterprise
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€39/day
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#7
Alamo
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €250Min age 21Free cancellationAirport
From€34/day
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#8
National
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€41/day
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#9
Thrifty
Local pickFull-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €200Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€31/day
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Prices are indicative market estimates · Last checked 2026-07-21 · 2 public sources (DiscoverCars + market data)
Price guide
Prices by car type in Antwerp
| Car type | From / day | Example | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | €35 | VW up! | 4 |
| Compact | €41 | Renault Clio | 5 |
| SUV | €64 | VW Tiguan | 5 |
| Minivan (7-seat) | €84 | VW Touran | 7 |
| Luxury | €112 | Audi A4 | 5 |
Pickup locations
Where to pick up a car in Antwerp
Airport — Brussels Airport (BRU)
BRU is Belgium's main hub, about 45km south of Antwerp, with a direct motorway link and rental desks in the arrivals area.
Downtown — Antwerp city center (Centraal Station)
Downtown desks near Antwerp Centraal suit travelers who arrive by train and want to skip the airport surcharge before exploring the port city.
Fees
Fees at a glance
| Fee | Typical amount | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| LEZ (low-emission zone) check | Free registration, fines if non-compliant | Driving into Antwerp's city center |
| Airport surcharge | ~12% of base rate | BRU airport pickup |
| Young-driver fee (21–24) | €10–20/day | Drivers under 25 |
| Additional driver | €5–9/day | Per extra driver |
| Refundable deposit | €300–450 | Standard hold at pickup |
Local intelligence
Things to know before renting in Antwerp
- Belgium has no motorway vignette — roads around Antwerp are toll-free for regular passenger cars.
- Antwerp enforces a strict, actively enforced low-emission zone (LEZ) in its center, so verify your rental car's compliance before driving downtown.
- Antwerp is known as the world's diamond capital, with a historic diamond district near the train station.
- The Port of Antwerp is the second-largest in Europe, making the city a major logistics and shipping hub.
- Brussels is about 45km away, an easy motorway drive for combining both cities in one trip.
- A smaller regional airport, Antwerp Airport (ANR), also serves the city alongside the larger Brussels hub.
- Rotterdam, across the Dutch border, is within day-trip range for a cross-border road trip from Antwerp.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about renting a car in Antwerp
Do I need a vignette to drive in Belgium?
No, Belgium has no general motorway vignette. Roads around Antwerp are toll-free for regular passenger cars.
Is there a low-emission zone in Antwerp?
Yes, Antwerp enforces a strict, actively enforced LEZ in its city center — check that your rental car meets the emission standards before driving downtown.
How far is Brussels Airport from Antwerp?
About 45km, roughly a 40-45 minute drive along the motorway.
Is there a smaller airport near Antwerp?
Yes, Antwerp Airport (ANR) is a smaller regional airport closer to the city, alongside the larger Brussels Airport (BRU).
Can I drive from Antwerp to Rotterdam?
Yes, Rotterdam in the Netherlands is within day-trip range from Antwerp, a popular cross-border route.
Do you need a car in Antwerp?
Not for the compact city center, but a car is useful for day trips to Ghent, Brussels, or across the Dutch border.
What is the cheapest car type in Antwerp?
Economy cars like a VW up! start around €35/day. An SUV for a longer road trip starts around €64/day.
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