Car Rental - 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 from Brussels 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 Gent, Antwerp, or Bruges.

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

Charleroi Locations

A Quick Guide to Charleroi

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Museo De La Fotografía

Avenue Paul Pastur 11, 6032 Charleroi

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. 

Indoor Skydiving

AIRSPACE Indoor Skydiving

Rue Charles Lindbergh 26, 6041 Charleroi

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. Come here in a business car rental with your Charleroi colleagues for a perfect team building event.

Bois Du Cazier

Bois Du Cazier

Rue du Cazier 80, 6001 Charleroi

Bois du Cazier coal mining site illustrates the working class immigration to Belgium in the 20th 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.

All'osteria

Chaussee de Fleurus 237, 6060 Charleroi

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. Bring the family here in a holiday car rental from our Charleroi location.

The Huggy's Bar Charleroi

Place de la Digue 17, 6000 Charleroi

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

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. 

Novotel Charleroi Centre

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

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. Relax here after a day spent driving your car rental in Charleroi.

Van Der Valk Hotel Charleroi Airport

Chaussee de Courcelles 115, 6041 Charleroi

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

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.

Driving In and Around Charleroi

  • Rue de la Garenne 71 (6000) has 80 parking spaces available for your Charleroi rental car, 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.

 

  • 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. Renting a car makes it easier to explore Charleroi.
  • European route E420 (E420) is a north-south European route connecting Nivelles in Belgium to Reims 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 towards Rue Charles Lindbergh.
  2. At the roundabout, take the second exit on to Rue d'Heppignies; at the next take the first exit on to Rue Ransart/N568, then merge on to 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 with your holiday or business car rental. 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.

 

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