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EnglishGhent, Belgium
When to visit
NOT BUSYJan3°17d rain
NOT BUSYFeb4°14d rain
MODERATEMar7°15d rain
MODERATEApr10°14d rain
BUSYMay14°15d rainBEST
BUSYJun17°14d rainBEST
VERY BUSYJul19°12d rain
VERY BUSYAug19°13d rain
BUSYSep16°14d rainBEST
MODERATEOct12°15d rain
NOT BUSYNov7°17d rain
MODERATEDec4°18d rain
Attractions in Ghent, Belgium
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Day trips
Bruges
50 km 30–40 min by train
Picturesque medieval city with canals and cobblestone streets.
Google MapsBrussels
60 km 30–40 min by train
Belgium's capital — Grand Place, museums and EU quarter.
Google MapsAntwerp
60 km 45–60 min by train
Historic port city with diamonds, fashion and a lively old town.
Google MapsLeuven
65 km 35–50 min by train
University town with lively terraces and Gothic architecture.
Google MapsOstend
75 km 1h–1h15 by train
Coastal resort with beaches, seafood and seaside promenade.
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Getting there
Airports
Train stations
Gent-Sint-Pieters
InterCity to Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp; TGV/Thalys connections via Brussels
Gent-Dampoort
Regional lines toward Antwerp, Lokeren and local services
From BRU take the direct/regional train to Gent-Sint-Pieters (~1h). From Antwerp trains run ~45–60 min.
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Useful information for Ghent, Belgium
Shopping locationsVeldstraat, Korenmarkt, Vrijdagmarkt
Nightlife locationsOverpoortstraat, Patershol, Korenmarkt
Popular casual restaurantsCanal-side cafes (Graslei), Patershol bistros, Student bars (Overpoortstraat)
Popular fancy restaurantsVrijmoed, Publiek
Popular coffee shopsCafé Labath, Simon Says, Canal-side cafés (Graslei)
Tap water safe to drinkYes
Digital nomad visaNo
Best taxi appUber, Bolt, Local taxi companies
Taxi price / km$1.5
Tourists / year2000000
Population263000
Mobile internet speed100 Mbps
Unemployment percentage6 %
Poverty percentage16 %
Average income / month$3500
Average cost of living / month$2000
Hotel price / night from$70
Beer price from$4
Coffee price from$3
Street food price from$6
Restaurant meal price from$17
Local currencyEUR
Power plug typesType C, Type E
ReligionsRoman Catholic, None, Islam
Spoken languagesDutch (Flemish), French, English
EthnicitiesFlemish/Belgian, Other EU, Non-EU immigrants
Political orientationcenter-left
Population density1685 /km²
Geographical area156 km²
Possible natural disastersFlooding, Storms
Dangerous animalsTicks (in rural/green areas)
Locations for a nice walkGraslei, Korenlei, Citadelpark, Belfry and Historic Center
Public transportationsDe Lijn (buses & trams), NMBS trains, Bike-sharing (Blue-bike)
AirlinesBrussels Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa
Suggested vaccinationsRoutine vaccinations (MMR, DTP), Tetanus booster, Hepatitis A (if at-risk)
Architecture typeMedieval, Gothic, Renaissance, Art Nouveau
Average beer consumption per person / year72 l
Average wine consumption per person / year24 l
Tipping cultureModest — service often included, small tip appreciated (5-10%)
Coworking / day$20
Airbnb / month$1800
1BR rent / month$950
Gym / month$40
Daily budget (backpacker)$60
Daily budget (mid-range)$150
Overview for Ghent, Belgium
English proficiencyGood
Traffic safetyGood
Friendly to foreignersGood
Freedom of speechVery good
Public transportationGood
HealthcareVery good
EducationGood
Power grid reliabilityGood
Crime safetyGood
WalkabilityGood
NightlifeGood
Food sceneGood
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood
Startup sceneAverage
Noise levelAverage
CleanlinessGood
Nature accessGood