Car Rental in Brussels South Station

Brussels South Station (Gare du Midi/Brussel-Zuid) is Belgium's most important railway hub and home to Thalys and Eurostar. With 7 rental providers on site, this is one of the best places in Brussels to pick up a rental car. The station is located in Saint-Gilles, 2.5 km southwest of Grand Place.

From here, you drive directly onto Ring 0 toward motorways E19 (Paris, 300 km) and E40 (Ghent 55 km, Bruges 95 km). Combine a Eurostar or Thalys trip with car rental - pick up your car directly in the station building without extra transfer. Book a car with a low emission class to avoid charges in Brussels' LEZ zone, which covers the entire inner city.

Drive to the Waterloo battlefield in 20 minutes (18 km via N5) - a perfect half-day excursion option. Where are the rental desks at Brussels South Station? Most providers have desks in or directly outside the station building on the Fonsnylaan/Avenue Fonsny side.

Which rental companies are at Brussels South Station? We compare prices from the 7 providers represented, including Europcar, Hertz, Avis, Budget, and Sixt. Can I park my rental car at the station if the train is delayed?

Yes, there's a parking garage directly at the station. Expect charges of 3-5 euros per hour.

We compare prices from all major providers at Brussels South Station so you can see the total cost upfront - including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.