Brussels Airport - City: Private Transfer with Local Driver

Summary

Private ride from Brussels airport to city with local driver pickup

You’ll be met right at Brussels Airport by a local driver holding your name sign, then ride in comfort straight to any address in Brussels city. Enjoy WiFi on board and an easygoing chat (or quiet, if you prefer) as you settle into Belgium’s rhythm before your trip even begins.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect the arrivals hall at Brussels Zaventem to smell so much like coffee — maybe it was just that Café Java spot where my driver waited, holding my name on a sign. I’d been nervous about finding him (airports always make me weirdly anxious), but he spotted me first and waved. His name was Alain. He had this calm way of saying “no rush” even though people were streaming past us with suitcases clattering everywhere.

The car was spotless and cool inside, which honestly felt like a relief after the sticky air outside. Alain asked if I wanted music or silence — I picked silence at first, but then he started pointing out little things as we drove into Brussels. Like how the tram lines crisscross above certain streets, or why some buildings look so different from each other (turns out, it’s all about post-war rebuilding). He even laughed when I tried to pronounce Schaerbeek — apparently I butchered it pretty badly. The whole drive took maybe 25 minutes? Hard to say; time felt soft after that flight.

There was WiFi in the car, which I only realized when my phone buzzed with a message from home. It’s funny how something small like that can make you feel less lost in a new place. When we pulled up to my hotel, Alain helped with my bag and actually wished me luck in French and Dutch — “bonne chance… veel succes!” That stuck with me for some reason. Maybe because it felt like someone rooting for you right at the start of your trip.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Private transfer between airport and city

• Meet driver at Brussels Airport arrivals
• Show client name sign at Cafe Java
• Travel to any address in Brussels city
• Return transfer from Brussels city to airport

Top questions

Is pickup included at Brussels Airport arrivals?

Yes, your driver will meet you at Café Java in the arrivals hall with a sign showing your name.

Can I get dropped off anywhere in Brussels city?

Yes, drop-off is available at any address within Brussels city limits.

Is WiFi available during the transfer?

Yes, there is WiFi on board for passengers during the ride.

Are vehicles wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all vehicles are wheelchair accessible and suitable for prams or strollers.

Can infants travel on this private transfer?

Yes, infants and small children can ride; specialized infant seats are available if needed.

Are service animals allowed on board?

Yes, service animals are permitted during your transfer.

What’s included

Your private transfer includes pickup at Brussels Zaventem airport arrivals (look for your name sign at Café Java), comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi onboard, and drop-off at any address within Brussels city — all handled by a local driver who knows the area well.