Hertz car rental in Antwerp

Rent a car in Antwerp to explore the diamond capital of Belgium.

Once known as one of the wealthiest cities in Europe, Antwerp is now a popular port city filled with Flemish Renaissance architecture, lively market squares, cozy coffee shops and contemporary galleries. Wander through Grote Markt square in the historic center and learn about the city’s infamous Baroque artist – Peter Paul Rubens – at his namesake house and museum.

Fancy exploring more of Belgium? Antwerp is less than an hour’s drive from Gent and the Belgian capital, Brussels. The medieval streets of Bruges are also within an hour and 30 minutes’ drive.

Collecting your Antwerp rental car is easy and hassle-free with Hertz. We have a range of cars available, from a comfortable sedan to a spacious SUV. Reserve your car rental in Antwerp today and enjoy everything this quirky city has to offer.

Driving in and around Antwerp

Parking in Antwerp

• Apcoa Parking ‘t Zuid (2000) is open 24/7, close to the Photo Museum of Antwerp, the Museum of Modern Art and the Waterpoort monument.
• Q-Park Shopping Meir (2000) has 140 parking spaces in the historic center, within walking distance of The Rubens House museum and the Snijders&Rockox Museum.
• Parking Grote Markt (2000) is a 24-hour parking garage along the River Scheldt, perfect for exploring Grote Markt and visiting the Plantin-Moretus Museum.

Key roads in Antwerp

• European Route 19 (E19) starts at the Belgian border with The Netherlands and runs centrally through Belgium – connecting Antwerp to Brussels – until it merges with the A2 on the border of France.
• European Route 34 (E34) runs east-west along the southern edge of Antwerp, before merging with the N49 east of Bruges.
• National Route 1 (N1) follows a similar route to the E19, but passes directly through the center of Antwerp.

How to get from Antwerp to Bruges

It takes less than one hour and 30 minutes to drive the 60 miles from Antwerp to Bruges.

1. Leave the airport car rental parking lot on Luchthavenlei.
2. Turn left on to Vosstraat, then take Saffierstraat, Arbeidersstraat and Posthofbrug to join the R10.
3. Follow the R10 and merge on to the Ring 1/E34.
4. Keep left to continue on to the E17, then use the right lane to merge on to the E40.
5. After 25 miles, take Exit 8 and follow signs into Bruges.

How to get from Antwerp to Gent

Antwerp is around a 45-minute drive from Gent. Just get on to the Ring 1/E34, then head west on the E17 for 30 miles until you arrive in Gent.

A quick guide to Antwerp

Best hotels in Antwerp

NH Collection Antwerp Centre

Pelikaanstraat 84, Antwerp 2018

Located in the center of the city, between Stadspark and ZOO Antwerpen, the NH Collection Antwerp Centre is a family-friendly, four-star hotel with stylish rooms, an on-site gym and daily breakfast buffet. The gardens and courtyard are the true selling point, perfect for relaxing with a book or going for a walk before dinner.

Hotel Rubens – Grote Markt

Oude Beurs 29, Antwerp 2000

Embrace the hustle and bustle of Antwerp’s main square at Hotel Rubens – Grote Markt. Set in a traditional building, this modern four-star hotel combines classic Flemish architecture with a sleek and stylish interior. Upscale rooms and suites feature plush beds, flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers, as well as access to room service and the hotel’s on-site lounge.

Hotel ‘t Sandt

Zand 13-19, Antwerp 2000

This elegant hotel is sure to impress with its unique suites and duplex guest rooms. Wooden beams, industrial winding staircases and delicate furnishings create a cozy space where you can rest and relax after a day of sightseeing.

Best restaurants in Antwerp

The London

Amsterdamstraat 34-36, Antwerp 2000

Treat yourself to an innovative fine dining experience by the port at The London, Antwerp. Choose a seat with a view of the open kitchen, so you can watch the chefs creating the themed five-course tasting menu. It changes every two months, so you never know what to expect.

Dilbi

Kasteelpleinstraat 53, 2000 Antwerp

Enjoy a taste of the Middle East at Dilbi. This laidback eatery serves a vibrant menu of flavorful dishes that cater to different dietary requirements. Sample their beautiful sharing platters filled with fresh hummus, falafel and baba ghanoush.

Okoz

Nationalestraat 92, Antwerp 2000

Fancy some Japanese street food? Okoz is well-known for its delicious Wagyu beef burgers, fresh udon noodle bowls and savory pancakes. And don’t forget to leave room for dessert – the colorful mochi ice cream is not to be missed.

Best things to do in Antwerp

Grote Markt

Grote Markt, Antwerp 2000

A wander through Antwerp’s main market square makes you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Beautiful 16th-century buildings line the Grote Markt, showcasing the very best of Flemish Renaissance architecture. Browse the little boutiques for gifts and souvenirs, including the infamous Belgian chocolate shops.

Chocolate Nation

Koningin Astridplein 7, Antwerp 2018

A must-see when in Antwerp, this is the world’s largest Belgian Chocolate Museum. Follow the chocolate journey from where the cocoa beans are grown to the machine that turns the beans into bars and sweets – and sample 10 different flavours along the way. You can even learn from master chocolatiers with a Belgian chocolate workshop or course

Zoo Antwerpen

Koningin Astridplein 26, Antwerp 2018

This incredible zoo is one of the oldest of its kind in Europe, with plenty to see and do for the whole family. Discover different species at the reptile house, butterfly garden and aquarium. Be sure to check out the zoo’s various conservation efforts, helping endangered animals in the zoo and in the wild.