Rental cars in Merksem from $73

If your trip to Merksem is all locked in but your travel itinerary is a bit on the empty side, let us give you a helping hand.Make the short journey out of the center of the neighborhood and spend a couple of hours discovering Red Star Line Museum and Bosuil Stadium. After you’ve crossed them off your list, steer that car in the direction of Spoor Noord Park.

Located 3 miles from Merksem is De Keyserlei. This is a good place to swing by while you’re in the area, so why not put it on your to-do list?

Often travel for business-related reasons? Convention centers are most likely a second home to you. With easy access to hotels, restaurants and cafés, your trip is sure to go off without a hitch if you’re heading to any of these places:

• Antwerp Expo (5 miles away).
• De Schorre Provincial Park (12 miles away).
• Nekkerhal Exhibition Center (16 miles away).

City driving or escaping the concrete jungle at every opportunity? With Merksem only 3 miles from Antwerp, it’ll probably be a bit of both. A sensible option for either situation is a medium-sized vehicle. You’ll easily be able to navigate those busy city streets and find car spots, while that extra space will give you more comfort and flexibility. With a slightly bigger ride, you can rack up some miles and head away on a road trip!

There’s more than enough choice when it comes to rental cars in Merksem. From spacious SUVs with plenty of trunk space to zippy little compacts that make parking a breeze, you’ll find it all here. Choosing your ride 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 don’t need anything more than four wheels and a gas pedal. Which car will you be sliding behind the wheel of this trip?

You’ll have to stick to the right while driving in Merksem. Not only that, exercise a bit of extra caution if it’s your first time behind the wheel here. Once you’ve got the hang of how the locals drive, you can relax and start enjoying the scenery!

With Antwerp having a smaller population of around 459,800, traffic isn’t a huge problem in neighborhoods like Merksem. As with most destinations, the roads are busier as people drive to and from work. Try to avoid those times if you want to reach your destination faster.

You’ll discover loads of places to park your ride in Merksem. Even right in the thick of things, there’s usually a spot right where you need it.

If you’re cruising around Merksem, a neighborhood of Antwerp, speed limits range from 30km/h to 120km/h. Bear in mind that residential zones usually have a default speed limit of 50km/h.

One of two things will happen. Your car rental company may charge the amount stated on the fine to your credit card. This is the usual practice. On the other hand, it may forward your contact details to local authorities so the fine is issued to you directly.

Subject to a few exceptions, seat belts must be fastened when the vehicle is in motion in Antwerp.

It is illegal to use your cell phone while cruising in your car around Merksem, and you could even be fined for simply handling your phone if you’re in control of a vehicle. That said, the use of hands-free or Bluetooth functions is permitted, as long as your eyes remain on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit while operating a vehicle in Merksem is 0.05%. If a big night is on the cards, leave your car behind and organize a different way of getting home instead.

Turning on a red light isn’t permitted in Merksem. Always keep an eye on traffic signs and lights to make sure you don’t break any road rules.