Campervan Hire in Belgium: Motorhome Rental Guide

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Campervan hire in Belgium works best as a compact trip: cities such as Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp, flat cycling country, the North Sea coast and the forests of the Ardennes, all within a few hours' drive of each other. Expect roughly €55 to €180 a night, or €400 to €1,250 a week, with July and August the dearest. The best months are May to September, with spring and early autumn quieter.

Belgium campervan hire: quick facts

Where you can stay overnight

Campsites and camperplaatsen

Belgium has plenty of campsites, from the coast to the Ardennes, and many take motorhomes year-round. In Flanders, a camperplaats (also called camperparking) is a dedicated motorhome stopover, often run by a town, with a few dozen bays, a service point for water and waste, and electricity for a fee. In French-speaking Wallonia the equivalent is an aire pour camping-cars. Wallonia publishes a map of public motorhome areas as well as campsites with spaces for motorhomes. Towns often put these close to the centre, so you can walk or cycle in.

Check opening dates, since some close in winter, and do not count on the busiest coastal areas having space on a summer weekend.

Wild camping in Belgium

Wild camping is prohibited in Belgium. If you want to camp outside a campsite, you need the landowner's permission. Wallonia also has a small number of free bivouac areas for walkers, run by its nature and forests department (29 recognised areas at the time of the sources checked), with strict rules such as no two nights in a row. They exist for outdoor bivouacking, not as motorhome stopovers, so do not assume a van is welcome.

Sleeping in a parked camper is a separate matter. Belgian reporting on the law says overnight stays and camping are legally different. A motorhome is generally subject to the same parking rules as a car, so you can park where parking is allowed and sleep there, provided there is no local ban. Camping behaviour is another thing: putting blocks behind the wheels, extending support legs or setting up an awning can count as camping, and camping on the public road is forbidden. Municipalities can also impose their own bans, and the Antwerp area and the West Flanders coast are well known for strict local rules. Treat this as a last-resort option, not a plan, and use a camperplaats or campsite instead.

Driving a campervan in Belgium

Tolls

Belgian motorways are free to use for cars and motorhomes, with one exception: the Liefkenshoek tunnel on the Antwerp ring. According to the ADAC, it costs €8 for a vehicle up to 3 m high, with lower rates by card or electronic tag. Vehicles over 3 m high pay far more by day, around €25. Many campervans are under that height, but a tall motorhome may not be. Goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes pay a separate distance-based toll (Viapass); motorhomes are not goods vehicles, so it does not concern a hire campervan. The three regions plan a digital vignette for cars and vans up to 3.5 tonnes from 1 May 2027, still subject to final approval; nothing is payable in 2026, but check before you travel.

Low-emission zones in Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent

Three cities run camera-enforced LEZs, and each applies its own rules.

• Brussels. The whole region is a zone. A foreign-registered vehicle (other than Dutch-registered) must be registered at lez.brussels, which is free and lasts five years. Since 1 January 2026, diesel vehicles need at least Euro 6 and petrol vehicles at least Euro 3 to enter without a day pass (€35). You can register before you enter or within five days of entering. An unregistered vehicle risks a €150 fine, even if it meets the standard, and a vehicle that does not meet the standard can be fined €350. Belgian-registered motorhomes of the proper category are exempt automatically. See the Brussels LEZ registration page.
• Antwerp and Ghent. These are in the Flemish scheme, where the euro norm and category of your vehicle decide whether it can enter, and campers (categories M1 to M3) are included. Foreign vehicles (other than Dutch-registered) are allowed after registration, which is free, and one registration covers all Flemish LEZs. Ghent's deadline is one day after entering, so register before you go. In Ghent the fine is €185, once per day. Check the Flemish LEZ page.

Registering in Brussels does not cover Flanders, and the reverse. For a van hired and registered in Belgium, you do not register, but you should ask the owner whether it meets the standard and whether the Brussels motorhome exemption applies to that vehicle. The simplest approach is to park at a park-and-ride on the edge and take the train or tram into the centre.

Other rules

Speed limits are 50 km/h in towns (30 km/h across most of Brussels) and 120 km/h on motorways, with 70 km/h on country roads in Flanders and 90 km/h in Wallonia unless signed otherwise. Motorhomes over 3.5 tonnes are limited to 90 km/h on motorways and dual carriageways. Belgian-registered vehicles must carry a warning triangle, a hi-vis vest, a fire extinguisher and a first-aid kit, which the owner should supply. Drink-driving limits are strict: the licence can be withdrawn on the spot from 0.35 mg per litre of exhaled air since early 2026, so avoid alcohol before driving. UK drivers can use a photocard licence for up to six months. See the GOV.UK IDP page, do I need a special licence and how to drive a campervan for the first time.

Route ideas

• Flemish cities (4 to 6 days). Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp and Mechelen, using a camperplaats or campsite on the edge and the train or bike into each centre.
• North Sea coast (3 to 5 days). Ostend, De Haan and the dunes, with the tram along the coast. Book campsites in summer.
• Ardennes (5 to 7 days). Forest roads, Durbuy and the Meuse valley, with campsites and aires in the villages.
• Belgium and the Netherlands (7 to 10 days). Flat roads and cycling, linking to the Netherlands.

When to go and booking tips

Summer is the busiest period at the coast, so book both van and pitches early. May, June and September have long days and fewer crowds. Winter trips are possible but several sites close. Look at the mileage allowance and ask about cycle racks if you plan to ride. See how much it costs to hire a motorhome and what insurance you need. Insurance and payment protection come with every booking, and 24/7 roadside assistance is optional.

Where to pick up

Belgian vans are listed by private owners and local hire businesses, mostly around Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, Liège and the main airports. Search by date to see what is free. Many people combine Belgium with France or the other European countries.

Frequently asked questions

Are there tolls on Belgian motorways?

Not for cars and campervans. The Liefkenshoek tunnel near Antwerp is the exception.

Do I need to register a hire campervan for the Brussels LEZ?

Only if it is registered abroad. A Belgian-registered van does not register, but it must meet the standard or qualify for an exemption.

Can I wild camp in a campervan in Belgium?

No. Wild camping is prohibited. You can sleep in a legally parked camper in many places, but not use an awning or chairs, and local bans apply.

What is a camperplaats?

A dedicated motorhome stopover, usually run by a town, with service points and often electricity.

Can I use my UK licence in Belgium?

Yes. A UK photocard licence can be used for up to six months without an International Driving Permit.

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