How much is a taxi from Brussels Airport to city Centre?

How much is a taxi from Brussels Airport to the City Center? The average price for a taxi with a standard car class 4-seats from Brussels Airport (BRU) to the City Center is €37. The price for a van taxi with 7-seats is €45.



In 2026, a standard taxi fare from Brussels Airport (Zaventem - BRU) to the city centre (typically the Grand Place or Central Station area) starts at approximately €50 to €60. While some private transfer services may advertise lower "starting" rates around €30, official airport taxis waiting at the designated rank use a meter that factors in both distance (about 12km) and traffic time. If you are traveling to the European Quarter, the fare is slightly lower, usually around €45, while trips to the outer communes like Anderlecht or Uccle can reach €65 or more. Most Brussels taxis now accept contactless credit cards and mobile payments, but it is always wise to confirm this with the driver before departing. For a more budget-friendly 2026 alternative, the Airport City Express train runs every 15 minutes and reaches the city centre in just 17 minutes for roughly €10.30, which is significantly cheaper than a taxi, especially during the notorious Brussels rush hour when road travel times can easily double from 20 minutes to nearly an hour.

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