Voyage de trois à quatre semaines en Belgique: quel budget prévoir?
by MajestéLévy
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour mon conjoint et moi planifions aller en Belgique au mois de mai 2011, comme le taux de change actuel est intéressant nous voulons en profiter pour changer le maximum d'argent.🤪
Nous prévoyions partir 3 ou 4 semaines pour faire le tour de toute les villes et villages de la Belgique.
On pense à faire la location d'une voiture pour se déplacer (ou faire un achat-rachat selon ce qui sera le plus profitable)
Coté logement nous sommes ouvert à tout les types selon l'endroit où nous serons (hôtel, gîtes, chambres d'hôtes) nous aimerions que les endroits offre le petit déjeuner ce qui nous permettrais de manger et ensuite partir pour la journée!😎 Si vous avez des suggestions n'hésitez pas!
Est-ce que avec 10 000 CA ça serait suffisant pour le transport aérien, l'hébergement, les repas, visites (ex. musée Hergé, etc.) et location de voiture, ou si nous devons planifier plus de sous😊
Sylvie
La Belgique est un pays cher... comptez :
60€ à 100€ la nuit d'hotel/gite ou même plus selon vos standards
5€ pour se nourrir "sur le pouce" (sandwich/kebab/...), 15€ pour un plat et une boisson dans un petit resto, 30€ minimum pour un bon repas avec du vin
un peu moins de 1000€ pour une voiture pour un mois (en acheter une ne me semble pas intéressant pour une si courte durée).
Les visite couteront généralement 5 à 10€
Donc votre budget de 10000$ devrait tenir la route sans problème
Par contre la belgique est un très petit pays (de Bruxelles vous ne pourrez pas rouler plus d'1h45 sans sortir du pays), réfléchissez peut être à faire une incursion dans le nord de la France ou aux pays bas
Par contre la belgique est un très petit pays (de Bruxelles vous ne pourrez pas rouler plus d'1h45 sans sortir du pays), réfléchissez peut être à faire une incursion dans le nord de la France ou aux pays bas
Merci Tim pour ta réponse. Mais quand tu parles des tarifs pour se loger et les repas est-ce par personne ou pour les 2?
Sylvie
Effectivement ce n'était aps claire de ma part.
Les prix des logements sont pour 2, le prix de la nourriture et des visite est par personne.
Les prix des logements sont pour 2, le prix de la nourriture et des visite est par personne.
Merci de la précision, vos informations nous aident beaucoup dans notre planification financière. Nous sommes de petits nouveaux sur le forum et sommes très impressionmé par la gentillesse des gens à partager!!
Merci +++
Merci +++
Sylvie
Bonjour, quand vous êtes à Bruxelles, pourquoi ne pas vous rendre à la côte belge du côté de La Panne (c'est la Flandre mais tout le monde parle français ) car c'est à un quart d'heure de la frontière française. C'est agréable de boire un bon verre sur la digue face à la mer, de là, vous pouvez aller à Bruges surnommée le petite Venise du Nord et aller faire un tour en petits bateaux sur les canaux . C'est une très belle ville ! Bon voyage. Et si vous voulez d'autres renseignements sur la Belgique, n'hésitez pas ! Bon séjour chez nous et surtout n'oubliez pas de goûter nos moules frites 😛
Ness
bonjour,
La formule achat-rachat pour l'auto est une bonne solution pour un séjour de plus de 17 jours (beaucoup plus économique qu'une location pour un long séjour). Vérifier avec votre agent de voyage et il pourra faire des comparaisons avec une location. Ceci dit, un mois en Belgique me semble beaucoup. Pourquoi ne pas envisager d'y inclure une partie de la France?
Aussi, vous devriez envisager une location d'appartement à différents endroits et rayonner autour. Plusieurs locateurs acceptent des locations pour moins d'une semaine. Nous utilisons souvent cette formule pour nos voyages en Europe et apprécions beaucoup cette façon de voyager. Nous économisons au niveau des repas (tous les petits-déjeuners, et quelques repas du soir) en plus de ne pas être confiné à une chambre d'hôtel. Nous utilisons le site www.homelidays.com pour nos locations. Ce site est très bien fait et fiable, les photos que l'on y retrouve représentent la réalité. De voir les commentaires des gens nous aident à prendre une décision.
Avec cette formule, vous rentrerez dans votre budget et peut-être un peu moins.
La formule achat-rachat pour l'auto est une bonne solution pour un séjour de plus de 17 jours (beaucoup plus économique qu'une location pour un long séjour). Vérifier avec votre agent de voyage et il pourra faire des comparaisons avec une location. Ceci dit, un mois en Belgique me semble beaucoup. Pourquoi ne pas envisager d'y inclure une partie de la France?
Aussi, vous devriez envisager une location d'appartement à différents endroits et rayonner autour. Plusieurs locateurs acceptent des locations pour moins d'une semaine. Nous utilisons souvent cette formule pour nos voyages en Europe et apprécions beaucoup cette façon de voyager. Nous économisons au niveau des repas (tous les petits-déjeuners, et quelques repas du soir) en plus de ne pas être confiné à une chambre d'hôtel. Nous utilisons le site www.homelidays.com pour nos locations. Ce site est très bien fait et fiable, les photos que l'on y retrouve représentent la réalité. De voir les commentaires des gens nous aident à prendre une décision.
Avec cette formule, vous rentrerez dans votre budget et peut-être un peu moins.
Francine
* *La formule achat-rachat pour l'auto est une bonne solution pour un séjour de plus de 17 jours (beaucoup plus économique qu'une location pour un long séjour)**
Il faut quand même penser que quand on a 1 ou 2 jours pour acheter une voiture, on ne la trouve pas nécessairement au meilleur pris et que quand on a 1 ou 2 jours pour la revendre, on la revend souvent sous sa cote.
Vous devrez aussi la faire immatriculer et assurer, ces démarches peuvent prendre plusieurs jours.
Donc oui il y a peut être moyen d'économiser quelques centaines de $ mais au prix d'une grosse perte de temps.
Il faut quand même penser que quand on a 1 ou 2 jours pour acheter une voiture, on ne la trouve pas nécessairement au meilleur pris et que quand on a 1 ou 2 jours pour la revendre, on la revend souvent sous sa cote.
Vous devrez aussi la faire immatriculer et assurer, ces démarches peuvent prendre plusieurs jours.
Donc oui il y a peut être moyen d'économiser quelques centaines de $ mais au prix d'une grosse perte de temps.
La formule achat-rachat est une formule de vente hors taxes avec prise en charge et retour à l'aéroport et spécialement conçue pour les touristes non-européens, disponible dans plusieurs pays d'Europe. Cette formule nous assure d'un véhicule neuf que nous choisissons avant notre départ et pour lequel vous ne payez que pour la période d'utilisation, quel que soit le kilométrage parcouru.😉
Francine
C'est intéressant ca, je ne connaissais pas du tout.
Tu aurais un site internet d'une agence proposant ce service?
Tu aurais un site internet d'une agence proposant ce service?
Voici entre autre le site de Renault http://www.renault-eurodrive.com/cms/paris/fr/index.php?id=28 Il y a aussi Peugeot et Citroen qui font des achats-rachats. Mais, comme je disais cette formule n'est pas offerte aux résidents Européens.
Francine
Je demandais ca par curiosité.
Je viens d'aller jeter un oeuil sur leurs prix, on commence à 1060€/mois donc c'est grosso modo identique aux tarifs de location, voire un rien plus cher (mais la voiture est neuve ce qui est agréable)
Je viens d'aller jeter un oeuil sur leurs prix, on commence à 1060€/mois donc c'est grosso modo identique aux tarifs de location, voire un rien plus cher (mais la voiture est neuve ce qui est agréable)
Voici un article paru dans la presse concernant la formule achat-rachat. Vous verrez que les arguments penche en cette faveur. Nous avons fait plusieurs voyages en Europe de plus de 3 semaines et nous avons toujours comparé les prix de la location versus un achat-rachat et les points étaient plus positifs pour la formule achat-rachat. De plus, ces compagnies offrent souvent des rabais en effectuant les réservations avant une certaine date en début de saison.
http://www.cyberpresse.ca/voyage/europe/201002/09/01-947851-voitures-location-ou-achat-rachat.php
Francine
Oui cet article semble préférer la solution de l'achat-rachat. Je ne suis pas contre et ne veux pas faire la publicité des agences de location de voiture mais en faisant une recherche rapide je constate que le prix est plutôt en faveur de la location.
A chacun de faire une petite étude de marché et de voir ce qui est le plus intéressant pour lui.
A chacun de faire une petite étude de marché et de voir ce qui est le plus intéressant pour lui.
Plutôt que d'aller à la côte belge, allez donc 10 km plus au Sud, du côté de Bray-Dunes. L'accueil y est plus généreux et la bouffe moins chère, drôlement moins chère et les chambres d'hôtes plus nombreuses et moins dispendieuses! Et j'oubliais de vous dire, bien plus culturel étant donné que Boulogne-sur-mer n'est pas si loin: là vous trouverez la maison où San martin est décédé!
André Lorimier
Deux-Montagnes Qc
«Ad impossibilia nemo tenetur»
Merci pour la suggestion. J, ai envoyé un autre message concernant justement notre voyage où je donne plus d'information si tu as le goût de le lire et me donnez ton avis hésites pas! Plus nous avons de proposition plus nous pouvons avoir une vue d'ensemble!
Ps.: mon autre message est intitulé "voyage de 32 jours en Belgique"
Ps.: mon autre message est intitulé "voyage de 32 jours en Belgique"
Sylvie
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Day 10: Transport via Enna? TO BE RESOLVED (long, 2 or 3 changes, limited accommodation in Enna...)
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Day 13: Departure for TRAPANI (4h), afternoon: town (+ salt flats?) Day 14: Segesta (day trip) + town/Erice Day 15: Monte Cofano Nature Reserve (hike + summit) (day trip) Day 16: Zingaro Nature Park (coastal route out, ridge route back) (day trip)
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Day 19: Departure for PALERMO + first visits Day 20: The city Day 21: The city (Monreale?) Day 22: Options: - Capo Gallo hike (3.5h round trip) (via Mondello) - Cefalù (45 min by train) Day 23: Return flight
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What’s really got me stumped is that we’d love to see Königssee Lake—everyone says it’s a must-see.
We’d also like to visit the Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus), where the landscapes are supposedly stunning.
This would either be a round trip while we’re in Salzburg or on the way between Salzburg and Garmisch, but I’m guessing it’s impossible to do the drive from Salzburg to Garmisch, the Eagle’s Nest, *and* Königssee Lake all in one day.
Plus, the Alpine route between Salzburg and Garmisch seems prettier than the highway.
But honestly, I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed with the planning.
We should’ve added a stop between Salzburg and Garmisch, but the hotels are already booked.
Thanks for any advice on the itinerary and visits!
Another question: How far in advance should we book Neuschwanstein, Königssee, and the Eagle’s Nest in May?
Thanks so much in advance for your tips and ideas!
hi
I’ll be in Copenhagen this coming May for a few days.
Do you have any recommendations for things to visit?
If I had to pick one castle to visit, which one would it be?
I’m torn between: Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg Palace, or Frederiksborg and Charlottenborg Palaces
Any suggestions?
Thanks
I’ll be in Copenhagen this coming May for a few days.
Do you have any recommendations for things to visit?
If I had to pick one castle to visit, which one would it be?
I’m torn between: Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg Palace, or Frederiksborg and Charlottenborg Palaces
Any suggestions?
Thanks
hi
I’m wondering if anyone can give me some info on how to get from Mallorca to Menorca.
Since flights are cheaper to Mallorca, I’d like to go that way.
Thanks so much for your help!
Hi there,
We’re planning a trip to Finland and Norway this summer, starting in Oulu to explore Lapland, heading up to the North Cape, and then making our way down to Bergen.
This route means renting a car in Finland and dropping it off in Norway. My initial searches are showing rental rates that are... astronomical—about three times the price compared to returning it at the starting point.
I’m guessing I’m not the only one wanting to visit both countries. Are there any great tips to drastically reduce the cost of renting a car?
Thanks to the community for your suggestions!
We’re planning a trip to Finland and Norway this summer, starting in Oulu to explore Lapland, heading up to the North Cape, and then making our way down to Bergen.
This route means renting a car in Finland and dropping it off in Norway. My initial searches are showing rental rates that are... astronomical—about three times the price compared to returning it at the starting point.
I’m guessing I’m not the only one wanting to visit both countries. Are there any great tips to drastically reduce the cost of renting a car?
Thanks to the community for your suggestions!
Hi there, we’re a couple of bikers planning a trip to Majorca in June 2026, and I’d love to organize a half-day or full-day boat or catamaran outing. Which coast do you think is the nicest for this, and do you have any suggestions or personal experiences to share? Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
We’ll be staying in London for 3 nights in September.
Could you recommend a hotel near a tube station, at a good price, with fairly spacious rooms?
Thanks! 🌸
We’ll be staying in London for 3 nights in September.
Could you recommend a hotel near a tube station, at a good price, with fairly spacious rooms?
Thanks! 🌸
Hi there,
Does anyone know if there are any works in progress at Torcello, and if so, what type of works and how long they’re expected to last?
Thanks in advance
Hi everyone,
I’m sharing my draft itinerary with you because I just booked our flight tickets, and I feel like it’s quite late in the season. So, I’d like to be sure about my stops before reserving the hotels. I’ll be traveling alone with my two adult children. We want to prioritize outdoor walks, avoid too many indoor visits (both for budget and preference), and not spend too much time on the road.
D1: Arrival at 9 AM in Malaga, day in Malaga and overnight stay D2: Head straight to Nerja (1-hour drive) and spend the night there D3: Head straight to Granada (1.5-hour drive), spend the day and night there D4: Granada. Visit the Alhambra (Nasrid Palaces tour at 5 PM) and spend the night D5: Head to Ronda (2.5-hour drive) and spend the night D6: White Villages and overnight in Ronda D7: Head straight to the Costa del Sol (e.g., Estepona), spend the day and night there D8: Return to Malaga to catch our flight
There you go! This itinerary takes into account that we’d like to do a circuit starting from Seville in a few years. That said, it’d be a shame to miss something doable from Malaga.
Questions: Since the Alhambra visit is only at 5 PM, and we’d already have the day to explore Granada, would arriving the day before be a mistake? Or should we skip this day and dedicate it elsewhere (Costa del Sol? Head toward Tabernas?)? The old town appeals to me, but maybe the Sacromonte neighborhood isn’t essential... Same question for Ronda: should we dedicate a full day to it, or combine Ronda and the White Villages in one day? Note that we love wandering around villages outside, so that might answer my question! :)
Final question: Is it better to rent the car at Malaga Airport or in the city? If we rent at the airport, we’d need a hotel with parking, which doesn’t seem easy. Or stay outside the city and park for free near the center if possible? I’ve read comments about taking a taxi to Malaga and then picking up the rental car at the airport the next morning. The taxi would really need to be affordable...
Thanks so much for your feedback and suggestions for visits during this little circuit. Have a great day, everyone! Christine
D1: Arrival at 9 AM in Malaga, day in Malaga and overnight stay D2: Head straight to Nerja (1-hour drive) and spend the night there D3: Head straight to Granada (1.5-hour drive), spend the day and night there D4: Granada. Visit the Alhambra (Nasrid Palaces tour at 5 PM) and spend the night D5: Head to Ronda (2.5-hour drive) and spend the night D6: White Villages and overnight in Ronda D7: Head straight to the Costa del Sol (e.g., Estepona), spend the day and night there D8: Return to Malaga to catch our flight
There you go! This itinerary takes into account that we’d like to do a circuit starting from Seville in a few years. That said, it’d be a shame to miss something doable from Malaga.
Questions: Since the Alhambra visit is only at 5 PM, and we’d already have the day to explore Granada, would arriving the day before be a mistake? Or should we skip this day and dedicate it elsewhere (Costa del Sol? Head toward Tabernas?)? The old town appeals to me, but maybe the Sacromonte neighborhood isn’t essential... Same question for Ronda: should we dedicate a full day to it, or combine Ronda and the White Villages in one day? Note that we love wandering around villages outside, so that might answer my question! :)
Final question: Is it better to rent the car at Malaga Airport or in the city? If we rent at the airport, we’d need a hotel with parking, which doesn’t seem easy. Or stay outside the city and park for free near the center if possible? I’ve read comments about taking a taxi to Malaga and then picking up the rental car at the airport the next morning. The taxi would really need to be affordable...
Thanks so much for your feedback and suggestions for visits during this little circuit. Have a great day, everyone! Christine
Hello,
we’re a couple planning a 2-week road trip this August, with a must-stop (about 3 days on Skye). Any route suggestions? Hotel recommendations? Photo spots?