Hertz car rental in Charleroi

Rent a car in Charleroi and discover the very best this charming Belgian city in the Wallonia province of Hainaut has to offer. Whether you want to explore the city’s historical landmarks, vibrant art scene or cultural heritage, there’s something in Charleroi for everyone.

Our car rental desk is just a 15-minute drive from Charleroi city center and less than a 3-minute drive fromBrussels South Charleroi Airport, meaning you can explore from the moment you touch down. The capital of Belgium, Brussels, can also be reached in just over an hour.

Choose from a wide range of vehicles in our fleet to explore Charleroi in style. Navigate the city streets in a sleek saloon or reserve a family-friendly SUV and venture further afield to Ghent, Antwerp, or Bruges.

Reserve your car rental in Charleroi with Hertz today and take to the open road with ease.

Driving in and around Charleroi

Parking in Charleroi

• Rue de la Garenne 71 (6000) has 80 parking spaces available, close to Sculpture Delta – Asphalte 2014, Monument Au Pigeon Soldat and Parc Bivort.
• Place de la Broucheterre 2 (600) has 30 spaces, close to Parc de la BBC,Terril des Hamendes Ancien and Fresque Vélo - Colorville.
• Boulevard de l'Yser 34 (600) has 270 spaces, close to Smiley – Art Public 2017, Fresque Vélo - Colorville and European Flight Simulator.

Key roads in Charleroi

• European route E42 (E42) is part of the United Nations International E-road network. As it passes through Belgium, the route links all the major cities from the provincial capital Mons to Charleroi and Namur.
• European route E420 (E420) is a north-south European rote connecting Nivelles in Belgium to Remis in France, passing through Charleroi along the way.
• Ring Road 3 (R3) encircles the city of Charleroi. It is around 20.5 miles long and provides access to Brussels South Charleroi Airport.

How to get from Charleroi to Brussels

It takes about an hour to drive the 37 miles from Charleroi to Brussels.

1. Leave the car rental car park at Rue des Freres Wright and head southwest toward Rue Charles Lindbergh.
2. At the roundabout,take the second exit onto Rue d'Heppignies; at the next take the first exit onto Rue Ransart/N568, then merge onto A54/E420.
3. Follow A54/E420 and E190 to Rue de la Bienvenue/Verwelkomingsstraat in Anderlecht, then take exit 17 from E19.
4. Take N266 and Avenue Fonsy/Fonsnylaan/N265 to Boulevard del'Impératrice/Keizerinlaan to arrive in Brussels.

How to get from Charleroi to Bruges

Bruges is just over two hours’ drive from Charleroi. Just take Rue Charles Lindbergh to R3 in Fleurus and follow E42 and E403 to Koning Albert I-laan/N397 in Brugge. Then take the N397 exit from N31 and continue on Koning Albert I-laan/N397, driving to Philipstockstraat to arrive in Bruges.

A quick guide to Charleroi

Best hotels in Charleroi

Novotel Charleroi Centre

Entrance Via Parking Rive Gauche, Place Verte 17, 6000 Charleroi, Belgium

This polished 4-star hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Charleroi, right next to the Rive Gauche shopping mall. Expect comfortable rooms and suites, free Wi-Fi and an on-site fitness center and restaurant.

Van der Valk Hotel Charleroi Airport

Chaussee de Courcelles 115, 6041 Charleroi, Belgium

Van der Valk Hotel is situated less than a 10-minute drive from Brussels South Charleroi Airport. Enjoy a restful night’s sleep in a premium or superior room, discover a range of brasserie dishes at the on-site restaurant and benefit from direct airport shuttle services.

Aero44 Hotel Charleroi Airport

Rue Louis Blériot 4, 6041 Charleroi, Belgium

Just a five-minute drive from Brussels South Charleroi Airport, Aero44 Hotel features a selection of large and comfortable rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV and a separate living room and kitchenette area.

Best restaurants in Charleroi

all'osteria

Chaussee de Fleurus 237, 6060 Charleroi, Belgium

Located just minutes away from the city center, this rustic-style Italian restaurant prides itself on its delicious freshly made pasta. If there’s still room for dessert, the puff pastry with raspberries and amarena cream is guaranteed to go down a treat.

The Huggy's Bar Charleroi

Place de la Digue 17, 6000 Charleroi, Belgium

Tuck into a hearty selection of burgers at The Huggy's Bar in Charleroi, from classic cheeseburgers to royal chicken and gourmet burgers. There’s even a vegan and veggie menu to cater to those with special dietary requirements.

Duche (Chez)

Avenue de Waterloo 5, 6000 Charleroi, Belgium

Sample authentic French cuisine in a relaxed and elegant setting at Duche. Each dish is prepared with the freshest ingredients and served with creative presentation. House specialties include horse meat, beef spider steak and dumplings with tomato sauce.

Best things to do in Charleroi

Museo de la Fotografía

Avenue Paul Pastur 11, 6032 Charleroi, Belgium

Discover Charleroi’s vibrant arts and photography scene at the Museo de la Fotografía. As one of the largest and most significant photography museums in Europe, it holds an impressive collection of 100,000 photographs and more than 800 permanent exhibitions.

AIRSPACE Indoor Skydiving

Rue Charles Lindbergh 26, 6041 Charleroi, Belgium

Calling all adrenaline junkies, AIRSPACE Indoor Skydiving invites you to experience the thrills of free falling at the highest wind tunnel in Europe. For those who prefer to keep their feet closer to the ground, take a guided tour of the simulator and learn about the infrastructure of the engines and technology of the wind tunnel.

Bois du Cazier

Rue du Cazier 80, 6001 Charleroi, Belgium

Bois du Cazier coal mining site illustrates the working class immigration to Belgium in the 20^th century and is part of the area’s industrial heritage. Nestled within 25 hectares of wooded estate, there are various museums waiting to be discovered, including the Glass Museum and the Museum of Industry.