Rent a car at the Europcar agency in Mons
A stone's throw from the French border, mons is a peaceful city dating back to the medieval era, featuring baroque elements as well as resolutely modern architecture. the 2015 european capital of culture is now home to two new modern art institutes, as well as some historical monuments and museums dedicated to its rich heritage.
Renting a car is a pleasant solution to explore this charming city in comfort and simplicity. don't miss the opportunity to also visit the lively capital,
brussels, which is less than an hour away.
Europcar car rental services in Mons
Located just 15 minutes from the city center and benefiting from excellent public transport links from the central station, the
mons-maisières agency enjoys a perfect location to explore the rest of Belgium.
We offer a range of economical cars such as the volkswagen polo or the volkswagen up, which are suitable if you are traveling alone or in a small group. if you are traveling with family or in a larger group, consider the renault grand scenic or the peugeot 3008.
If you are moving or need to transport heavy loads, van rental is also available at the Europcar agency in mons-maisières.
Car or van rental at Europcar is designed to be flexible and we can assist you whether you need a vehicle for a few days, a few weeks, or a few months.
Driving in Mons
In Belgium, traffic regulations vary by region. in mons, the speed limit is 120 km/h on highways, 90 km/h on expressways, 50 km/h in urban areas, and 20 km/h in residential areas.
To rent a car in mons, you must be at least 19 years old and hold a valid european driving license.
The city of mons has several parking zones equipped with parking meters, where parking is limited to one hour. large covered parking lots are also available but are not open 24/7 and charge an additional fee of 1.50 euros when you need to retrieve your vehicle outside of opening hours. many parking spaces are available for free in the city center, 24/7.
Discover Mons and its surroundings by car
Selected as the 2015 european capital of culture, mons is a city where rich history coexists with contemporary culture, and you will be spoiled for choice when deciding what to discover. from the 15th-century gothic church, the collegiate church of sainte-waudru with an 80-meter-high baroque belfry, to the state-of-the-art conference center designed by architect daniel libeskind, mons is a fascinating meeting place between old and new.
The french border is just minutes away, and renting a car at the Europcar agency in mons will allow you to make the most of your stay by also visiting northern france, for example,
lille.
As you continue your journey, you can head east to
charleroi (45 km), north to brussels (65 km), or further east to visit
liège (126 km).
Belgium is renowned for its technological prowess, and just minutes from mons, you will find the impressive ronquières inclined plane, located on the brussels-charleroi canal. with a length of 1,432 meters, it allows boats to overcome a height difference of 68 meters, an operation worth seeing. once at the top, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding region, and on a clear day, you can even see as far as brussels. on sundays, tourists can board a boat to experience the height difference crossing themselves. rent a car at the Europcar agency in mons to discover the world's longest inclined plane, in comfort and at your own pace.
Must-see in Mons
Attend the commemoration of a slice of history with the exuberant and warm ducasse, a popular festival that the people of mons themselves call the doudou. saint george is the patron saint of the city of mons, and this unesco world heritage procession commemorates, according to legend, his triumph over the dragon in the 7th century, with plenty of music and beer, and by reenacting the battle. if your stay in mons takes place at another time, the doudou museum will tell you all about these festivities and their history.
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