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Road Genius compares campervan and RV rentals from many brands, helping travelers find the size, price and pick-up location that suits their trip. Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels-Midi rail station are common starting points for Belgium and nearby France, Germany and the Netherlands. The notes below give the key facts you need before you begin your trip.

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When to go Camping in Brussels

Season Avg High (°C / °F) Good?
Winter (Dec–Feb) 6 / 43 Often wet, many camps close
Spring (Mar–May) 13 / 55 Yes; flowers and lighter crowds
Summer (Jun–Aug) 22 / 72 Yes; long days, book ahead
Autumn (Sep–Nov) 14 / 57 Yes; fall colors, quieter

Driving in the Area

  • The speed limit in Brussels city is 30 km/h (19 mph) unless signs show 50 km/h for main roads.
  • Highways around the city allow 120 km/h (75 mph); on the ring road R0 watch for merging traffic and short exits.
  • Brussels is a Low-Emission Zone (LEZ). All foreign vehicles must register online before entering the city; older diesel engines may be banned.
  • Many streets use one-way circulation and narrow lanes; use a GPS navigation system set to avoid low-emission zones if your van is restricted.
  • Large public P+R car parks (Ceria, Kraainem, Lennik) let you park the van and take tram or metro into the city center.
  • No toll roads inside Belgium; if you drive into France or the Netherlands, you pay at toll booth or with credit card.

Campsites and Overnight Options

Place Hook-ups Pros Cons
Camping Grimbergen (8 km N) Water+Electric Open year-round, bus to metro station, accepts vehicles up to 9 m Few spaces, book 2–3 weeks ahead
Camping Beersel (12 km S) Full Quiet green setting, train to city, playground Closed mid-Nov to Feb
Camping Druivenland, Overijse Water+Electric Vineyard region, good for day trips to Leuven Limited English signage
Motorhome Area "Parking C" at Atomium None Paved spaces, 24 h security, walk to Atomium and metro No services, max stay 48 h
P+R Ceria (Anderlecht) None Free overnight parking allowed, easy metro line 5 No water or waste, busy on weekdays
Rural aire in Waterloo (Ferme de Mont-Saint-Jean) Water+Electric Farm shop, WWI site, quiet after 19:00 Only 6 spaces, call one day ahead

Refueling in the Area

  • Large 24-hour fuel stations with LPG and fresh-water taps are located on the E19 (BP Ruisbroek) and E40 (Total Groot-Bijgaarden) highway service areas.
  • The Interparking "Parking C" has a coin-operated gray and black-water dump point; you need a 1 EUR coin.
  • Most supermarkets (Colruyt, Carrefour) on the ring road have diesel pumps that accept foreign credit cards.

Local Tips

  • Carry your vehicle registration and LEZ confirmation; police conduct random roadside checks.
  • Brussels weather can change quickly; pack leveling blocks for soft, wet ground outside paved sites.
  • Wild camping is illegal in Belgium; fines start at €150 and police patrol forest car parks at night.
  • Dial 112 for all emergencies; operators speak English, French and Dutch.
  • Many streets have night parking ban for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes from 19:00–07:00; check the blue roadside signs.
  • Sunday shopping hours start late; buy fuel and food on Saturday if you plan an early morning departure to rural areas.

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