Belgium
België / Belgique / Belgien
Brussels and Bruges are very compact. Uber works in Brussels but trains rule between cities.
🚖Rideshare & Taxi
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The most widely available rideshare service globally. Works in 70+ countries.
Available in Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, Leuven, and Bruges.
European rideshare with cheaper fares than Uber in many cities. Also offers scooters.
Alternative to Uber.
🗺️Navigation & Maps
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Works almost everywhere except mainland China. Offline maps are critical when roaming.
Strong for trains and metro.
💬Translation
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Highest-quality translation for European languages. Now supports East Asian too.
Switches between Dutch/French/German effortlessly.
🍱Food Delivery
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Major in UK, Ireland, France, Italy, Belgium, UAE, Kuwait.
Major food delivery in Brussels, Antwerp, and Ghent.
Is Belgium one stop of several?
Add your other destinations and get one combined app list, with the adapters and currencies for the whole trip.
The practical basics
Power & plugs
- Plug type
- C / E
- Voltage
- 230V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
- Type C: Two round pins. Used across most of Europe, South America, parts of Asia and Africa.
- Type E: Two round pins + female grounding socket. Used in France, Belgium, Poland.
French-style plugs.
Tipping
Tipping is not obligatory because service is included in restaurant and cafe prices, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated. For taxis, rounding up the fare is customary.
CurrencyEUR
Dutch you'll actually use
Etiquette and scams to know
✓ Do
- Greet with a handshake in formal settings; close friends may exchange a single kiss on the cheek
- Be aware of the language divide: French in Wallonia, Dutch (Flemish) in Flanders, and bilingual Brussels; greet in the local language where possible
- Punctuality is valued for both business and social appointments
- Belgians are generally reserved and polite; keep your voice moderate in public
- Use 'please' and 'thank you' freely, and say hello when entering small shops
- Beer and food are points of national pride; show appreciation for local specialties
✕Don't
- Do not assume which language a region speaks or insist on French in Flanders (or vice versa); it can cause real offense
- Avoid loud or boastful behavior, which is seen as poor manners
- Do not compare Belgium unfavorably to France or the Netherlands, or call Belgians by those nationalities
- Avoid jaywalking and littering, which are frowned upon
⚠️ Common scams to know
- Overpriced waffles, fries, or drinks at tourist-trap stalls near Brussels' Grand Place with no clear prices
- Fake petition or 'deaf charity' collectors who distract you while an accomplice picks your pocket
- Pickpockets and bag-snatchers on crowded trams, metros, and around major train stations
- Unofficial taxi drivers at stations or the airport overcharging without a meter
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