Bruges travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bruges
With a population of 116,709, Bruges is the largest city in West Flanders, Belgium by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Bruges deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Bruges
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bruges in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Bruges, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Bruges
Plane
Although Bruges doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Antwerp Deurne (ANR), which is located 86 km from Bruges.
Train
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Bruges, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Bruges to Paris takes 1h 17m and costs around C$ 52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Amsterdam, expect to pay about C$ 52 for a 1h 44m trip. Located 1.4 km from the city centre, Bruges is the busiest station in Bruges. Another popular train station is Bruges Zeebrugge-Dorp, located 13 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Bruges is to pick up a car rental from Brussels, which is about 88 km from Bruges. You’ll find branches of Hertz and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Brussels.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bruges, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Flibco. From Lille, the bus ride to Bruges takes 129 km and will cost you around C$ 15. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about C$ 18 for a journey of 193 km. Bruges’s bus station is located 1.3 km from the downtown.
Airlines serving Bruges
Where to stay in Bruges
From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Dukes' Palace Bruges to great affordable options like the Hotel Augustyn, Bruges offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 183 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 395 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Asiris and Montovani. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Bruges, with prices from C$ 91 to C$ 462 per night. Bruges Centrum is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Bruges are about 25% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bruges
Most booked hotels in Bruges
Renting a car in Bruges
Renting a car in Bruges costs C$ 159 per day, on average, or C$ 319 if you want to rent it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 73% more expensive than at Brussels Bruxelles-National.
Expect to pay C$ 2.51 per litre in Bruges (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.02 and C$ 40.02. The most frequently booked car type in Bruges is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Peugeot 208 or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.