Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Rethel

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House inside Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU), holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you have collected your luggage, so you can meet your driver without wandering around the terminal.

The Drive from Brussels Airport to Rethel

Rethel lies 198 km (124 miles) from the airport, and the journey normally takes about 2 h 18 m. The route crosses the border from Belgium into France, so it is a long ride rather than a quick hop. Allow extra time if you travel during rush hour around Brussels or on busy holiday weekends, and build in a buffer if you have a train or an appointment shortly after arrival. Because the trip is booked privately, you travel door to door without changing vehicles, which is a real advantage after a long flight with luggage.

Which Vehicle Fits Your Group

The Private Taxi suits 1 to 4 passengers with standard luggage. Larger parties can choose a minibus: the 8-seat version works well for families or small business groups, while the 16-seat and 24-seat vehicles suit tour parties and wedding guests. For big delegations or events, 32, 40 and 48-seat minibuses are available. Since Rethel is a less frequently booked destination, the transfer is arranged on request, so it helps to book ahead and state your group size and luggage clearly.

Rethel and Where to Stay Nearby

Rethel is a small town in the Ardennes department of northeastern France, set on the Aisne river. It is a quiet base for exploring the surrounding countryside of the Champagne-Ardenne area rather than a major tourist hub. I cannot name well-known, long-established hotels in Rethel itself with confidence, so here are some in Reims, the larger city to the south-west, which many travellers use as an alternative base:

• Domaine Les Crayères, a refined château-style hotel and restaurant in Reims
• Grand Hôtel des Templiers, a classic address in the city centre
• Hôtel de la Paix, a long-standing hotel close to the heart of Reims

If you stay in Reims, tell us when booking so the drop-off address is set correctly.