How much currency you need to go on vacation to Brussels, Belgium

Planning your trip to Brussels? Know how much currency you need to make sure you have a great trip! Don't forget to check out our guide for your stay in Barcelona, too.
 

Transportation

In our how much currency to bring abroad chart below, you'll see a 10-mile cab ride is on average about $29.78 USD in Brussels. Having this information on hand will give you a good idea of how much you would need to get around the city.

Food

In Belgium, you're sure to eat some delicious food and drink. Better yet, you're sure to have some of the best waffles and chocolate in the world! To get a good taste of Belgium, we recommend you check out Vitalgaufre, Brussels waffle specialists. If you have even more of a sweet tooth, be sure to also visit the Neuhaus chocolate factory. A bonus fun fact for you: chocolate is one of Belgium's main trade exports. Go figure!

As shown in our how much currency to bring abroad chart above, it costs on average $29.96 USD for a budget dinner for two and $4.96 USD for a pint of beer. 
 

Currency: The Euro

The Euro banknote has seven different denominations: €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200, and €500. However, before the Euro was introduced in 2002 to the European Union, Belgium actually used the Belgian franc as currency. 

If you have leftover Euros after your trip to Brussels, CXI will buy them back from you. If you originally received this foreign currency from CXI, then with the currency receipt we do not have any exchange fee to buy it back! Order your Euros now.  

Flights  

Roundtrip tickets to Brussels for two typically range from about $691 USD to about $3,912 USD, depending on where you leave from, the airline you fly with, and when you are taking your trip, according to Expedia.

November through March appear as the best months to fly to Brussels in order to get cheaper flight prices, according to cheapflights.com. There you can find the best days of the week and the best time of year to book flights for your trips to other countries! 

Don't forget before you book that flight, check out everything you need to know about the five trusted travelers programs in our video below. 

Vacation rentals

Finding a nice hotel at a decent rate in Brussels isn't too difficult in off seasons, however, most people tend to visit the city in the Summer, the peak travel season. In order to ensure a nice, hassle-free stay in Belgium's capital city you should consider trying something a little different to experience the city like a local. Take a look at some of the best-rated super host places to stay in Brussels from Airbnb.

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