Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Houwaart

The drive from CRL to Houwaart

The route covers 100 km (62 miles) and typically takes 1 h 9 m by road. Houwaart is not a route we get asked for every day, but it is available on request like any other. Allow extra time if you travel during the morning or evening rush, when the roads around Brussels and Leuven tend to slow down, and also in bad weather. If you have a connection or appointment after landing, build in a small buffer for baggage collection as well.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at the Starbucks at Brussels South Charleroi Airport with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage. Walk over, look for your name, and you are on your way.

Choosing the right vehicle

The vehicle depends on how many people and how many bags are travelling:

• Private Taxi for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers, suited to individuals, couples and small families.
• Private Minibus with 8 seats for groups of up to 8 passengers with extra luggage.
• Larger minibuses with 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats for wedding parties, school trips, company events and other big groups.

If you are unsure, tell us the group size and the amount of luggage when you book and we will match the vehicle to it.

About Houwaart

Houwaart is a village in Flemish Brabant, part of the municipality of Tielt-Winge. It lies in a quiet, green and gently hilly area between Leuven and Aarschot. Most visitors come to see family or friends, to attend an event or to enjoy the countryside, rather than for large-scale sightseeing. A private transfer is a practical choice here, since a door-to-door ride avoids the effort of reaching a small village with luggage.

Where to stay near Houwaart

Houwaart itself is small, so many travellers choose accommodation in Leuven, the nearest larger town, and take the short onward trip from there. Well-established options in Leuven include:

• Martin's Klooster Hotel, a hotel set in a former convent complex in the city centre.
• Pentahotel Leuven, a modern hotel close to the historic centre and the railway station.
• Park Inn by Radisson Leuven, a larger hotel suited to business travellers and groups.

Give your driver the exact address when booking, whether it is a private home, a venue or a hotel, so the drop-off goes smoothly.