Car hire in Mechelen, Belgium

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There are 14 car hire providers in Mechelen. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Mechelen

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Mechelen. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Mechelen

What's the most popular car to hire in Mechelen?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Volkswagen Polo is the most popular car to hire in Mechelen, with prices starting from R 1 195 per day. The Renault Clio and similar models are also popular drives in Mechelen.
Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen Polo29% chose this
Renault Clio
Renault Clio22% chose this
Kia Picanto
Kia Picanto15% chose this
Renault Captur
Renault Captur15% chose this
Most popular carVolkswagen Polo
Why?Small, practical, easy to park

Mechelen's cheapest car hire providers

Alamo has the cheapest car hire in Mechelen right now, with prices from R 1 195 per day. You'll save an average of R 1 740 per day when you book with them.
Alamofrom R 1 195 per day
Sixtfrom R 2 378 per day
Budgetfrom R 2 546 per day
Thriftyfrom R 3 882 per day
Cheapest providerAlamo
Book with them to save aroundR 1 740 per day

Hiring a car in Mechelen: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyAvis
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, Convertible
Average daily priceR 8,692
Best time to book2 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Mechelen

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Mechelen car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Mechelen that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Mechelen for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Mechelen avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Mechelen, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Mechelen car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Mechelen will set you back around R 8,692 per day or R 88,170 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Mechelen is a compact crossover (similar to SUVs). The most popular is Premium/Luxury, Convertible.

On average, around R 88,170. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Mechelen is R 8,360.

If you're looking for freedom to explore Mechelen, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Mechelen that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Mechelen.

Most places – Mechelen included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is R 2,558 per day. The average price per day is around R 2,880.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Avis, Sixt and Enterprise offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Avis as the best overall in terms of experience.

We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Mechelen.