Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Houthalen

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Starbucks inside Brussels South Charleroi Airport, holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can go straight there after baggage reclaim.

The Drive from Charleroi to Houthalen

The route covers 150 km (94 miles) and normally takes about 1 h 33 m. You travel from Wallonia into the Flemish province of Limburg, mostly on motorways. Allow extra time if you travel during the weekday morning or late-afternoon rush, when the roads around Brussels and Antwerp can slow down. Bad weather and roadworks can also add minutes, so avoid planning a tight connection right after arrival.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Smaller parties can choose between a private taxi for 1-3 passengers or one for 1-4 passengers. The second option gives a little more room for luggage when four people travel together. For bigger groups there are private minibuses with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats. These suit family gatherings, sports teams, company outings and tour groups heading for Houthalen. When you book, state the number of passengers and the amount of luggage so the right vehicle is assigned.

About Houthalen

Houthalen is part of the municipality of Houthalen-Helchteren in Limburg. It lies close to Genk and Hasselt and is known for its woodland and heath landscape, including the Hoge Kempen National Park nearby. Many visitors come for walking, cycling and countryside breaks rather than city sightseeing.

Where to Stay in Houthalen

Houthalen-Helchteren has a few established places to stay that are popular with leisure and business guests:

• Hengelhoef: a resort-style hotel and holiday domain set among woods and ponds.
• Molenheide: a recreation and conference centre in green surroundings, offering accommodation and sports facilities.

Give your driver the exact address of your accommodation when booking, as both are set in large grounds where the entrance matters.