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Road Genius compares campervan and motorhome rentals from many brands, helping travellers 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.
| Season | Avg High (°C) | Good? |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | 6 | Often wet, many camps close |
| Spring (Mar–May) | 13 | Yes; flowers and lighter crowds |
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | 22 | Yes; long days, book ahead |
| Autumn (Sep–Nov) | 14 | Yes; autumn colours, quieter |
The speed limit in Brussels city is 30 km/h unless signs show 50 km/h for main roads.
Highways around the city allow 120 km/h; 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 centre.
No toll roads inside Belgium; if you drive into France or the Netherlands, you pay at toll booth or with credit card.
| 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 |
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 grey and black-water dump point; you need a 1 EUR coin.
Carry your vehicle registration and LEZ confirmation; police conduct random roadside checks.
Brussels weather can change quickly; pack levelling 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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