If your trip to Hasselt is all booked but your itinerary is a little on the empty side, we can give you a few hints and tips.Close to the city center, Plopsa Indoor Theme Park is one spot you might like to add to your to-do list. If you still have some space on your itinerary, Japanese Garden and Hasselt Market Square will keep you entertained too.

More fun and adventure is right around the corner, so fasten that seat belt! Venture 45 miles down the road and swing by Atomium and La Grand Place. You’ll discover these popular attractions in Brussels. Antwerp, 45 miles away, is another destination that’s worth the drive. Stop by Antwerp Zoo and Antwerp Market Square, two popular sights in the area.

Booking a rental car is a fantastic option among traveling professionals. If your time in Hasselt is largely for business-related reasons, you should know where all the convention and business centers are located. These are some of the top suggestions:

• Grenslandhallen (1 mile away).
• Hangar 58 (4 miles away).
• Maastricht Exhibition and Congress Centre (18 miles away).

Having your own set of wheels in Hasselt will give you the freedom to go wherever you like. Maybe you’re planning to leave town, get out on the open road, and see where the wind takes you. If that’s the case, collect the keys to one of our SUVs and take in the caves in the surrounding area. If you’d prefer to experience city life, jump behind the wheel of something small. Navigating heavy traffic and busy streets will be much less stressful with a mini or compact car.

You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to rental cars in Hasselt. From spacious SUVs with plenty of trunk space to easy-to-park compacts, you’ll find it all here. Selecting your perfect match of course depends on your budget and what activities you’ve got planned. There are some road trips that are just begging you to splurge on your dream ride, whereas others require no more than an engine and four wheels. The choice is yours.

You’ll be motoring along the right side of the road in Hasselt. Even though it may seem similar to home, it’s always smart to drive a bit more cautiously in new and unfamiliar destinations.

You’ll discover loads of places to park your car in Hasselt. Even in the middle of the action, you’re likely to score a spot right where you need it.

As with many places, you can expect more traffic in the rush hours before and after work. However, thanks to its smaller population of about 69,200, traffic jams aren’t a huge issue in Hasselt.

While driving through the streets of Hasselt, keep in mind that the speed limits usually range from 30km/h to 120km/h. Most residential areas are 50km/h unless indicated otherwise.

More often than not, your chosen rental company will bill the amount stated on the fine to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may share your contact information with the relevant local authority so they can issue a fine directly to you.

As long as you have hands-free functions like Bluetooth enabled, you are allowed to use your phone while behind the wheel in Hasselt. Just make sure you remain focused on the road.

In Hasselt, it’s against the law to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content) over 0.05%. If you plan to have a drink or two, you’d be wise to leave your rental car behind.

Turning on a red light isn’t allowed in Hasselt. Be on the lookout for traffic lights and signs so you don’t breach any traffic laws.

Seat belts are required in Limburg. However, this rule may vary for some vehicles, like those operated by public transportation systems.