Car Hire in Newcastle

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Newcastle, Australia
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

City Centre
Economy
Kia Picanto or comparable
Kia Picanto
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EastCoast Car Rentals
$27.92 per day
Newcastle Airport
Compact
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
Volkswagen Polo
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$40.26 per day
Newcastle Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$41.50 per day
Newcastle Hamilton North
Full-size
Toyota Camry or comparable
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$65.98 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Newcastle Charlestown
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4 or comparable
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$67.48 per day
City Centre
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger or comparable
Ford Ranger
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$101.96 per day
Newcastle Airport
Intermediate Elite
Audi A3 or comparable
Audi A3
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$187.68 per day
City Centre
Special Van
Toyota Commuter or comparable
Toyota Commuter
  • 12
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$212.67 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 00:28 on 13/04/2025. 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
Dialing code
+61
Average car hire price
$93 per day
Average car hire length
5 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
100 - 130 km/h or 62 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Score
10.0 / 10
Average petrol price
$1.12 per litre or $4.23 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
$1.03 per litre or $3.90 per gallon
Highest petrol price
$1.26 per litre or $4.78 per gallon

Top 20 cities near Newcastle

  1. Sydney starting at $16.80 per day
    141.3 km / 87.8 miles
  2. Tamworth starting at $24.65 per day
    211.8 km / 131.6 miles
  3. Canberra starting at $35.78 per day
    370.3 km / 230.1 miles
  4. Wagga Wagga starting at $24.79 per day
    486.8 km / 302.5 miles
  5. Ipswich starting at $47.42 per day
    582.1 km / 361.7 miles
  6. Brisbane starting at $19.98 per day
    614.2 km / 381.6 miles
  7. Bendigo starting at $29.67 per day
    812.5 km / 504.9 miles
  8. Melbourne starting at $23.30 per day
    834.7 km / 518.7 miles
  9. Hervey Bay starting at $29.54 per day
    837.5 km / 520.4 miles
  10. Devonport starting at $48.62 per day
    1,050.7 km / 652.9 miles
  11. Launceston starting at $37.44 per day
    1,055.2 km / 655.7 miles
  12. Rockhampton starting at $32.00 per day
    1,055.3 km / 655.7 miles
  13. Mount Gambier starting at $34.36 per day
    1,143.1 km / 710.3 miles
  14. Adelaide starting at $27.10 per day
    1,250.3 km / 776.9 miles
  15. Cairns starting at $47.54 per day
    1,871.3 km / 1,162.8 miles
  16. Port Douglas starting at $36.52 per day
    1,923.3 km / 1,195.1 miles
  17. Alice Springs starting at $56.28 per day
    2,015.8 km / 1,252.6 miles
  18. Kalgoorlie starting at $26.92 per day
    2,869.4 km / 1,783 miles
  19. Darwin starting at $21.67 per day
    3,111.5 km / 1,933.4 miles
  20. Perth starting at $31.17 per day
    3,353.7 km / 2,083.9 miles

Top 15 locations near Newcastle

  1. Sydney Artarmon starting at $37.63 per day
    128.2 km / 79.7 miles
  2. Sydney Castle Hill starting at $45.68 per day
    130 km / 80.8 miles
  3. Sydney Parramatta starting at $45.22 per day
    138.3 km / 85.9 miles
  4. Sydney Airport starting at $16.80 per day
    141.3 km / 87.8 miles
  5. Sydney St Mary's starting at $26.65 per day
    146.9 km / 91.3 miles
  6. Sydney Penrith starting at $43.63 per day
    150.3 km / 93.4 miles
  7. Canberra Airport starting at $52.66 per day
    370.3 km / 230.1 miles
  8. Melbourne Clayton starting at $33.31 per day
    832.3 km / 517.2 miles
  9. Melbourne Airport starting at $31.55 per day
    834.7 km / 518.7 miles
  10. City Centre starting at $24.09 per day
    836.3 km / 519.7 miles
  11. Melbourne Hoppers Crossing starting at $43.85 per day
    857.1 km / 532.6 miles
  12. Adelaide Airport starting at $27.10 per day
    1,250.3 km / 776.9 miles
  13. Alice Springs Airport starting at $56.28 per day
    2,015.8 km / 1,252.6 miles
  14. Darwin Airport starting at $41.64 per day
    3,111.5 km / 1,933.4 miles
  15. Perth Fremantle starting at $45.00 per day
    3,370.1 km / 2,094.1 miles

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire in Newcastle the most affordable?

According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Newcastle fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Newcastle
$33.44
January
$45.76
February
$40.73
March
$55.82
April
$39.89
May
$45.82
June
$48.53
July
$50.28
August
$45.41
September
$56.43
October
$38.97
November
$48.40
December
The best month to hire a car in Newcastle is January (when the average price is $33.44 per day). This is 27% less than the yearly average and 41% less than hiring in October (when the average price is $56.43).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.

What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Newcastle?

Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in June, the average hirer keeps their car for 8 days, and in February, they keep their car for 4 days.
Average number of hire days in Newcastle
7
January
4
February
5
March
5
April
4
May
8
June
5
July
7
August
5
September
4
October
7
November
6
December

What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Newcastle?

Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Newcastle is December, and the least popular is August.
Popularity of Car Hire in Newcastle by Monthly Searches
141%
January
111%
February
81%
March
81%
April
131%
May
91%
June
50%
July
40%
August
111%
September
91%
October
111%
November
161%
December

Car hire information

Car hire locations 5
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers SIXT, EastCoast Car Rentals, Alamo, Budget, Europcar
Popular car categories SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Small cars
Lowest price $28 per day
Cheapest supplier EastCoast Car Rentals

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
SIXT VW Tiguan 4 2 SUVs
EastCoast Car Rentals Kia Picanto 5 1 Small cars
Alamo Toyota Yaris 4 2 Medium cars
EastCoast Car Rentals MG ZS 5 2 SUVs
Budget Kia Cerato 4 2 Large cars
EastCoast Car Rentals MG 3 5 1 Medium cars
EastCoast Car Rentals MG HS 5 2 SUVs
Alamo MG 3 4 1 Small cars
Europcar Skoda Scala 5 2 Large cars
EastCoast Car Rentals Hyundai i30 4 2 Large cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
EastCoast Car Rentals
8.9 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
7.3 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
14
Average daily price
$93.18
Lowest daily price
$27.92
Total cars available
88

Top 14 suppliers in Newcastle in 2025

EastCoast Car Rentals
EastCoast Car Rentals
Very good 8.9 / 9 reviews
1 location
$28 - $43
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.9 / 25 reviews
2 locations
$67 - $136
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.6 / 8 reviews
1 location
$40 - $43
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.6 / 9 reviews
1 location
$130 - $270
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.4 / 0 reviews
1 location
$130 - $270
National
National
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
1 location
$72 - $81
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.3 / 2 reviews
2 locations
$72 - $81
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
1 location
$66 - $124
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.1 / 10 reviews
3 locations
$95 - $172
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.1 / 3 reviews
2 locations
$44 - $213
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.1 / 1 review
1 location
$40 - $46
Keddy
Keddy
Average 7.9 / 0 reviews
2 locations
$51 - $131
Firefly
Firefly
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
2 locations
$51 - $131
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Average 7.3 / 0 reviews
1 location
$51 - $131

Our clients highly recommend us

14 Apr 2025
Seamless full coverage claim
Had to submit a claim for some front skirt body damage and everything was easy and painless. Thank you Alexander for all your help!
David de Koninck
14 Apr 2025
Make sure right vehicle pick up on time
Great service online and fast Customer service on counter.
Sivasuthan Nadarajah
14 Apr 2025
Easy process
Easy process, good selection of cars available, competitive pricing
Konstantin
14 Apr 2025
Was easy to rent
Was easy to rent
amit varia
14 Apr 2025
Compared different sites and…
Compared different sites and information. Definitely the best deal and easy to do.
L. Ash
14 Apr 2025
quick & easy
quick & easy
Carlo Vroon
14 Apr 2025
It was really fast
It was really fast! Glad to find out about this website
John Garrett
14 Apr 2025
Very competitive price and really good…
Very competitive price and really good and fast customer service. Leo and his team helped me clarify some details which I didn’t knew. I totally recommend discover cars. Not the first time I rent with them and definitely not the last time.
customer
14 Apr 2025
everything was fine
booking process was smooth
Danka
14 Apr 2025
Great
Accessibility, prices and verity
Kobi
14 Apr 2025
family of 5 rental
Easy and transparent options with good price filtered.
Ivan Dragovic
14 Apr 2025
Easy Access
Easy Access
Howard Watt
14 Apr 2025
Easy to navigate the website and the…
Easy to navigate the website and the car rental was great price and good people
Anne
13 Apr 2025
GOOD PRICE
BETTER THAN OTHERS COMPANY
SULEYMAN
13 Apr 2025
Best price
The price is better than other rental car company
ECATERINA ANNEMARIE GEORGESCU
13 Apr 2025
Friendly service without complications
Friendly service without complications. Fair rental conditions, whitout hidden costs
Jakub Gora

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