The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in Liege are: Peugeot 107, Smart Car, Toyota Aygo, Chevrolet Matiz, Hyundai Atos, Kia Picanto and others.
When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in Belgium vary from 100 to 1.000 euro/dollars. Check the rental conditions of each car in your selection to find a vehicle with a minimum deposit.
If your routes in Belgium are foreseen to pass through hilly areas or mountains, it is not recommended to consider very small cars for rental. Their engines are usually insufficient for a confident driving on the roads with long or steep climbs.
At the rental office in Liege, consider to take a 'Breakdown Assistance' package or ask an officer for a contact data to use in case of a vehicle breakdown. Cheap cars are sometimes unpredictable in operation.
Upon receipt of the rental invoice, please check that all the information, as well as the final payment amount do match the data in your voucher.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you a safe and great trip to Liege!
Detailed FAQ on the rental process
Drivers should not forget to comply with the speed limits for different types of roads. In the city, the speed limit is 50 km/h, and on country roads the maximum allowed speed is 70 - 90 km/h. Finally, on highways it is allowed to drive with the speed of up to 120 km/h.
The autobahn roads have another restriction - the concept of minimum speed, which is 70 km/h. There are also special restrictions for vehicles equipped with snow tires. The maximum allowed speed for them on the autobahn is 90 km/h, and on all other roads such cars cannot exceed the speed of 60 km/h.
All roads of the country are equipped with numerous cameras and radars, so there is absolutely no difficulty in detecting traffic violators. Quite often Belgian police patrol the streets using ordinary cars without any police markings.
