Brugge car hire: Best cheap options for Liverpool fans

Liverpool are set to continue their Champions League campaign on Wednesday, November 25, when they face Club Brugge at Jan Breydel Stadium.

Thousands of Reds fans are expected to make the trip to Belgium, and even if they do not have tickets to this match, supporters are sure to build a great atmosphere as they pack out the best pubs in Brugge.

For many of those heading over, their preferred way to get around the city will be by car, though it is far from convenient to make the lengthy drive from the UK for the match.

Read on as Football Ground Guide takes a look at Brugge car hire, and the best cheap options for Liverpool fans ahead of their Champions League showdown.

Where can Liverpool fans hire a car in Brugge?

Liverpool fans in Brugge can find plenty of locations around the Ostend Area of the city (near the airport), while Sint Pieterskaai 9 is chock full of car rental offices.

However, those flying into Brussels International Airport have the best selection of options for car hire, with plenty of options in the airport itself suitable for making the drive from there to Brugge.

Brugge car hire: Best cheap options for Liverpool fans

As is the case with any transport option, booking in advance will save you money, while hiring a car on a short-term basis will set you back more per-day than a longer-term rental.

Hiring a small car from the Sint Pieterskaai 9 area will set you back in the region of £63 per day on matchday, whether you book with KAYAK, Expedia, Avis, Auto Europe or GotRentalCars.

That being said, companies including Budget, Enterprise and Avis do have listings for medium-sized vehicles sitting around £69 for matchday, and it could be worth upgrading.

Alternatively, if you are willing to make the drive from Brussels to Brugge, then there is money to be saved: Expect to shell out roughly £44 per day when hiring a small vehicle from Brussels International Airport for the same matchday, according to KAYAK.

Parking for Liverpool fans in Brugge

With parking on the streets near Jan Breydel Stadium restricted on matchdays, and the spaces at the ground itself limited, the simplest option is to park in the Brugge city centre before catching the shuttle to the match.

Below are some of the best places to park in the city centre, each bookable in advance with an evening (18:00-07:00) parking price capped at €3.70 (£3.09):

• Station – Chantrellstraat 42–62, 8000 Bruges
• Centrum ‘t Zand – ‘t Zand, 8000 Bruges
• Katelijne – Katelijnestraat, 8000 Bruges
• Zilverpand – Zilverstraat 32, 8000 Bruges

FGG Verdict: Should Liverpool fans hire a car in Brugge?

If you are just making the trip for the match alone, then it may be worth checking out alternative modes of going to and from Jan Breydel Stadium, as recommended by the official Liverpool travel guide to Brugge.

According to the Reds' release, there are set to be road closures in the area surrounding the venue ahead of the game, making the Club Brugge shuttle bus service that operates between Vrijdagmarkt and the ground the easiest and most convenient option.

However, fans that are keen to check out the city beyond the game could find hiring a car useful for exploring Brugge, seeing its medieval streets, architecture and monuments, as well as visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site and historic canal network.

On the other hand, single-day car hire prices are expensive around matchday itself, far exceeding public transport, while parking is limited at the stadium itself, so keep that in mind when weighing up your options.