With 1.02 million inhabitants, Brussels is the most populous city in Belgium. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Brussels in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Brussels, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
Brussels is served by 2 airports: Brussels Airport (BRU) and Charleroi Brussels (CRL). The closest to the city centre of Brussels is Brussels Airport, which is located 11 km from the city centre. Further away is Charleroi Brussels, 44 km from the centre of Brussels.
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Brussels, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Brussels to Paris takes 1h 22m and costs around RM 151 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Amsterdam, expect to pay about RM 165 for a 1h 35m trip. Located 1.8 km from the city centre, Brussels Midi is the busiest station in Brussels. Another popular train station is Brussels Nord, located 1.4 km from the centre.
Another option to get to Brussels is to pick up a car hire from Antwerp, which is about 41 km from Brussels. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Avis, among others, in Antwerp.
The most popular bus station is Brussels Rue de France, located 2.1 km from the city centre of Brussels. Brussels-North is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city centre.
From 5-star hotels such as the Le Châtelain to great affordable options like the Hotel La Grande Cloche, Brussels offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 525 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,079 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Generation Europe Youth Hostel and Maxhotel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Brussels, with prices from RM 189 to RM 1,077 per night. Bruxelles-Ville is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Brussels are about 8% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Expect to pay RM 8.54 per litre in Brussels (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 102.39 and RM 136.52. The most frequently booked car type in Brussels is Full-size (Volkswagen Multivan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.