Hertz car rental in Kortrijk

Rent a car in Kortrijk and take in West Flanders from the comfort of your vehicle. A medieval textile industry once flourished here, and the city still retains many of its textile warehouses and industrial buildings.

Kortrijk is less than an hour from the French border. The capital city of Belgium, Brussels can also be reached in a two-hour drive. Venture slightly northwest to Ypres and see the famous memorial wall from World War I in less than 30 minutes.

Book your vehicle's pick-up from our car rental office just outside of the city center and drop off at a location that suits you. This is ideal if you’re on a European tour and traveling to different cities

We have a wide variety of vehicles, from family-friendly SUVs to compact city cars, so you’re sure to find the perfect road companion for your vacation or business trip.

Book your rental car with Hertz and begin your adventure in Kortrijk with ease.

Driving in and around Kortrijk

Parking in Kortrijk

• Parking P+B Wembley (8500) is open 24/7, close to Queen Astrid Park, Guldensporen Stadion and the Texture Museum.
• P Houtmarkt (8500) is open 6am-2am, and is located close to the Museum Courtrai 1302, Broel Towers and the Church of Our Lady of Courtrai.
• Pstation (8500) is open 24/7, close to De Kreun Concert Hall, Belfry of Courtrai and the Beguinage of Courtrai.

Key roads in Kortrijk

• European Route 17 (E17) connects Kortrijk with Ghent and Sint-Niklaas to the north and Lille to the southwest.
• European Route 403 (E403) runs to the west of Kortrijk, from Bruges and Ostend in the north to Tournai, Mons and Charleroi to the southeast.
• A19 connects Ypres to Kortrijk and runs from the Kortrijk ring road to the north of Ypres.

How to get from Kortrijk to Ypres

It takes 34 minutes to drive the 27 miles from Kortrijk to Ypres.

1. Leave the car rental car park at Ijzeren Bareel 22B and join on the A17/E403 in Mouscron from Industriepark and the N511.
2. Follow the A17/E403 and the A19 to Briekestraat/N37 in Zonnebeke. Take exit 4-Leper-Centrum from the A19.
3. Continue on the N37 and follow signs to the town center.

How to get from Kortrijk to Brussels

Kortrijk is just a 1 hour 28-minute drive from Brussels. Just get on the E17 from the N50 and then follow the E17, E40 and the E19/R20 to the A201 in Zaventem.

A quick guide to Kortrijk

Best hotels in Kortrijk

Hotel Messeyne

Groeningestraat 17, Kortrijk 8500

This charming hotel retains its traditional features including wooden beams in many of the rooms. Close to plenty of tourist attractions and complete with a spa and fitness center, Hotel Messeyne is ideal for relaxing and enjoying the sights of Kortrijk.

Parkhotel Kortrijk

Stationsplein 2, Kortrijk 8500

Book a room at Parkhotel Kortrijk and explore the nearby tourist attractions such as the Artillery Tower before heading back to the hotel and winding down in the pool.

Hostellerie Klokhof Hotel

Sint-Anna 2, Kortrijk 8500

This family-friendly hotel has a relaxed atmosphere and is great at hosting big events. There are plenty of restaurants nearby to sample the local cuisine and the hotel is also close to many tourist hotspots.

Best restaurants in Kortrijk

Vol-Ver

Watervalstraat 23, Marke, Kortrijk 8510

This fine dining restaurant serves up authentic French and Belgian cuisine in a cozy setting packed with character. Exquisitely presented dishes include Hamachi with cumumber, apple and quince, and pigeon with artichoke, with three- and four-course menus on offer.

Thai Lin

Dolfijnkaai 3, Kortrijk 8500

This Thai restaurant packs a punch with its offerings. It may be a smaller than other restaurants in Kortrijk, but it more than makes up for it with its menu. Book a reservation well in advance to make sure you get a table.

Hula

Wittestraat 2, Heule, Kortrijk 8501

The relaxed atmosphere and delicious food at Hula make it a popular restaurant for locals and tourists alike. The menu includes classics like braised pork cheeks, steak and frites, and karnemelkstampers – buttermilk mash, a homely and hearty local dish served here with cheese and poached eggs.

Best things to do in Kortrijk

Broel Towers

Broelkaai, 8500 Kortrijk

These striking stone towers, linked by a bridge, have stood for over 600 years, and are iconic symbols of the city. Although in the past one tower was part of a castle fortification, and the other was used as a weapons store, today they provide a picturesque backdrop for a peaceful stroll along the riverbank.

Church of Our Lady of Courtrai

Deken Zegerplein 1, 8500 Kortrijk

This medieval church has replicas of the ‘golden spurs’ captured from the French in the 1302 Battle of the Golden Spurs. In the same style of many gothic churches of the time, including its more famous cousin, the Notre Dame in Paris, this beautiful church should be at the top of your itinerary.

Lago Kortrijk Weide

Nelson Mandelaplein 19, Kortrijk 8500

If you’re looking for family-friendly activities in Kortrijk, then look no further than Lago Kortrijk Weide. This local water park boasts an indoor swimming complex with indoor and outdoor pools, water slides and an on-site cafe to keep the whole family entertained.