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What should I watch out for when driving and parking in Brussels

3 replies · 31 Oct 2026

canadian_in_ghent

Hey guys. I am visiting friends in Brussels for five days by car but I plan to stop using the vehicle once I arrive in the city. Driving there looks sooo complicated from what I have seen on maps. What should I watch out for when driving and parking in Brussels?

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bruges_chronicles

Watchful. You must register for the LEZ at lez.brussels because it covers all 19 communes or you get a big fine. Most city center streets are 30 km/h now and you have to look out for many cyclists and trams. I suggest using the underground garages because they cost 25€ to 35€ per day but street parking is a nightmare. Drivers there can get very impatient and aggressive when they get frustrated by traffic.

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Haha_Belgium

Avoid the Meiser area unless you want a heart attack because those crossroads are ABSURD

Actually_No

Actually, driving in Brussels is much more 'civilized' than in London or Paris, and I disagree. It is way less hectic than those other cities

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