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Newcastle, Australia
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Cheapest car rental rates

Newcastle Warabrook
Intermediate SUV
MG ZS or similar
MG ZS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$27.06 per day
Newcastle Airport
Compact
MG 3 or similar
MG 3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$32.28 per day
Newcastle Airport
Economy
MG 3 or similar
MG 3
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$36.58 per day
Newcastle Airport
Standard
Skoda Scala or similar
Skoda Scala
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$41.35 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Newcastle Airport
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$57.64 per day
Newcastle Airport
Premium
Peugeot 508s or similar
Peugeot 508s
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$61.62 per day
Newcastle Airport
Full-size Elite SUV
Toyota Kluger or similar
Toyota Kluger
  • 5
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$68.15 per day
Newcastle Airport
Intermediate Elite SUV
Audi Q5 or similar
Audi Q5
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$206.44 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:41 PM on 1/8/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$66 per day
Average car rental length
7 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 130 km/h or 62 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
10.0 / 10
Average gas price
$1.09 per liter or $4.14 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.92 per liter or $3.49 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.35 per liter or $5.12 per gallon

Top 20 cities near Newcastle

  1. Tuggerah from $33.46 per day
    68.2 km / 42.4 miles away
  2. Blacktown from $45.93 per day
    139.1 km / 86.4 miles away
  3. Sydney from $15.23 per day
    141.3 km / 87.8 miles away
  4. Port Macquarie from $28.54 per day
    179.5 km / 111.5 miles away
  5. Wollongong from $31.62 per day
    206.1 km / 128.1 miles away
  6. Tamworth from $24.18 per day
    211.8 km / 131.6 miles away
  7. Armidale from $29.91 per day
    254.3 km / 158 miles away
  8. Orange from $31.33 per day
    260 km / 161.6 miles away
  9. Coffs Harbour from $34.46 per day
    300.8 km / 186.9 miles away
  10. Dubbo from $45.47 per day
    312.4 km / 194.1 miles away
  11. Canberra from $26.43 per day
    370.3 km / 230.1 miles away
  12. Moree from $35.13 per day
    415 km / 257.9 miles away
  13. Ballina from $58.57 per day
    470.3 km / 292.2 miles away
  14. Wagga Wagga from $30.53 per day
    486.8 km / 302.5 miles away
  15. Byron Bay from $60.75 per day
    492 km / 305.7 miles away
  16. Gold Coast from $17.67 per day
    539.2 km / 335 miles away
  17. Coolangatta from $82.62 per day
    539.6 km / 335.3 miles away
  18. Surfers Paradise from $26.75 per day
    554.2 km / 344.4 miles away
  19. Albury from $52.94 per day
    576.4 km / 358.2 miles away
  20. Ipswich from $42.02 per day
    582.1 km / 361.7 miles away

Top 20 locations near Newcastle

  1. Newcastle Airport from $32.28 per day
  2. Sydney Brookvale from $38.22 per day
    119.7 km / 74.4 miles away
  3. Sydney Hornsby from $39.64 per day
    121.6 km / 75.6 miles away
  4. Sydney Artarmon from $20.82 per day
    128.2 km / 79.7 miles away
  5. Sydney Castle Hill from $34.24 per day
    130 km / 80.8 miles away
  6. Sydney Blacktown from $34.24 per day
    138.2 km / 85.9 miles away
  7. Sydney Parramatta from $33.77 per day
    138.3 km / 85.9 miles away
  8. Sydney Alexandria from $23.17 per day
    138.8 km / 86.2 miles away
  9. Sydney Airport from $15.23 per day
    141.3 km / 87.8 miles away
  10. Sydney Smithfield from $33.98 per day
    144 km / 89.5 miles away
  11. Sydney Carlton from $33.92 per day
    147.7 km / 91.8 miles away
  12. Sydney Revesby from $34.05 per day
    148.7 km / 92.4 miles away
  13. Sydney Penrith from $33.92 per day
    150.3 km / 93.4 miles away
  14. Sydney Liverpool from $34.82 per day
    152.1 km / 94.5 miles away
  15. Sydney Caringbah from $33.95 per day
    152.6 km / 94.8 miles away
  16. Sydney Campbelltown from $33.95 per day
    169.7 km / 105.4 miles away
  17. Port Macquarie Airport from $28.54 per day
    179.5 km / 111.5 miles away
  18. Wollongong Unanderra from $33.98 per day
    206.1 km / 128.1 miles away
  19. Tamworth Airport from $24.18 per day
    211.8 km / 131.6 miles away
  20. Armidale Airport from $51.12 per day
    252.9 km / 157.1 miles away

Map of car rental locations

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Newcastle?

Car rental prices in Newcastle vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Newcastle
$32.36
January
$35.08
February
$36.50
March
$38.23
April
$36.00
May
$41.33
June
$43.78
July
$45.35
August
$40.96
September
$50.90
October
$35.15
November
$43.65
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Newcastle is January (when prices average $32.36 per day). This is 19% cheaper than the yearly average and 36% cheaper than renting in October (when prices average $50.90).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What’s the usual rental length in Newcastle?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in January, the average renter keeps their car for 15 days, and in October, they keep their car for 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Newcastle
15
January
7
February
9
March
6
April
5
May
8
June
5
July
7
August
5
September
4
October
7
November
6
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Newcastle?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Newcastle is January, and the least popular is August.
Monthly searches in Newcastle by pick-up date relative to the average
193%
January
117%
February
168%
March
76%
April
101%
May
76%
June
42%
July
34%
August
92%
September
76%
October
92%
November
134%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 5
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers EastCoast Car Rentals, SIXT, Alamo, Budget, Europcar
Popular car categories SUVs, Large cars, Small cars, Medium cars
Lowest price $27 per day
Cheapest supplier Keddy

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
EastCoast Car Rentals MG ZS 5 2 SUVs
EastCoast Car Rentals Kia Picanto 5 1 Small cars
Alamo MG 3 4 1 Small cars
Alamo Toyota Yaris 4 2 Medium cars
EastCoast Car Rentals Hyundai i30 4 2 Large cars
EastCoast Car Rentals MG HS 5 2 SUVs
SIXT Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid 5 2 Large cars
EastCoast Car Rentals Suzuki Baleno 5 2 Medium cars
SIXT Toyota RAV4 5 3 SUVs
SIXT Toyota Corolla Hatch 5 2 Large cars

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

France
Suzuki Baleno
12/31/23
Photo 1 by PAULINE C. about renting a Suzuki Baleno in Newcastle (12/31/23) Photo 2 by PAULINE C. about renting a Suzuki Baleno in Newcastle (12/31/23) Photo 3 by PAULINE C. about renting a Suzuki Baleno in Newcastle (12/31/23) Photo 4 by PAULINE C. about renting a Suzuki Baleno in Newcastle (12/31/23)

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
SIXT
8.8 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
7.4 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
14
Average daily price
$66.39
Lowest daily price
$27.06
Total cars available
73

Top 14 suppliers in Newcastle in 2025

SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.8 / 23 reviews
2 locations
$38 - $75
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.6 / 8 reviews
1 location
$37 - $41
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.6 / 9 reviews
1 location
$53 - $231
EastCoast Car Rentals
EastCoast Car Rentals
Very good 8.5 / 7 reviews
1 location
$53 - $231
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.4 / 2 reviews
1 location
$53 - $231
National
National
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
1 location
$43 - $107
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
1 location
$43 - $107
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
1 location
$43 - $107
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.1 / 9 reviews
3 locations
$38 - $116
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.1 / 3 reviews
2 locations
$32 - $263
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.1 / 1 review
1 location
$37 - $43
Keddy
Keddy
Average 7.9 / 0 reviews
2 locations
$27 - $95
Firefly
Firefly
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
$27 - $95
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Average 7.4 / 0 reviews
1 location
$27 - $95

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