Antwerp travel guide
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You're Going to Love Antwerp
With a population of 459,805, Antwerp is the largest city in Antwerpen, Belgium by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Antwerp has to offer.
When to visit Antwerp
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Antwerp in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Antwerp, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Antwerp
Plane
When flying to Antwerp, you’ll arrive at Antwerp Deurne (ANR), which is located 3 miles from the city centre.
Train
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Antwerp, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Antwerp to Paris takes 1h 22m and costs around ₹ 2,669 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Amsterdam, expect to pay about ₹ 3,169 for a 1h 35m trip. Located 0.9 miles from the city centre, Antwerp Centraal is the busiest station in Antwerp. Another popular train station is Antwerp Berchem, located 2.0 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Antwerp is to pick up a car hire from Brussels, which is about 26 miles from Antwerp. You’ll find branches of keddy by Europcar and Europcar, among others, in Brussels.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Antwerp, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Flibco. From Lille, the bus ride to Antwerp takes 80 miles and will cost you around ₹ 1,251. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,084 for a journey of 120 miles. The most popular bus station is Antwerp De Keyserlei, located 0.7 miles from the city centre of Antwerp. Antwerp Crown Plaza Hotel is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Antwerp
Where to stay in Antwerp
Average rates range from around ₹ 9,893 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 13,764 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Rubenshof and Ibis Budget Antwerpen Centraal Station. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Antwerp, with prices from ₹ 3,002 to ₹ 46,455 per night. Historisch Centrum is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Antwerp are about 18% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Antwerp
Most booked hotels in Antwerp
Hiring a car in Antwerp
Hiring a car in Antwerp costs ₹ 6,275 per day, on average, or ₹ 31,374 if you want to hire it for 5 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 43% more expensive than at Brussels Bruxelles-National.
Expect to pay ₹ 153 per litre in Antwerp (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,842 and ₹ 2,455. The most frequently booked car type in Antwerp is Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.