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Kia Picanto
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
1
A/C
5
$26.26
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
849 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW, 2302
Drop-off information
Downtown
849 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW, 2302
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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MG 3
or similar Compact
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
1
A/C
5
$29.15
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
849 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW, 2302
Drop-off information
Downtown
849 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW, 2302
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Hyundai i30
or similar Intermediate
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$31.56
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
849 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW, 2302
Drop-off information
Downtown
849 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW, 2302
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
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MG ZS
or similar Intermediate SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$35.90
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
849 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW, 2302
Drop-off information
Downtown
849 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW, 2302
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
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MG HS
or similar Full-size SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$43.12
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
849 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW, 2302
Drop-off information
Downtown
849 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW, 2302
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
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Kia Carnival
or similar Premium Van
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
8
2
A/C
5
$57.56
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
849 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW, 2302
Drop-off information
Downtown
849 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW, 2302
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 22:32 on 16/03/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Newcastle (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Newcastle (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 2 suppliers in Newcastle (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$39 per day
Average car rental length
9 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%
Average gas price
$1.26 per liter or $4.77 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.07 per liter or $4.05 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.56 per liter or $5.91 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Newcastle (Downtown)
- Newcastle Hamilton Northfrom $30.97 per day3.5 km / 2.17 miles away
- Newcastle Warabrookfrom $30.33 per day7.2 km / 4.47 miles away
- Newcastle Charlestownfrom $55.95 per day9.9 km / 6.15 miles away
- Newcastle Airportfrom $38.71 per day15.8 km / 9.82 miles away
- Newcastle Airportfrom $49.08 per day15.8 km / 9.82 miles away
- Tuggerah (Downtown)from $38.07 per day52.9 km / 32.87 miles away
- West Gosford Downtownfrom $48.42 per day69 km / 42.87 miles away
- Sydney Dee Whyfrom $86.64 per day102.2 km / 63.5 miles away
- Sydney Brookvalefrom $34.72 per day103.9 km / 64.56 miles away
- Sydney Hornsbyfrom $62.45 per day106.2 km / 65.99 miles away
- Sydney Artarmonfrom $44.64 per day112.4 km / 69.84 miles away
- North Sydneyfrom $82.00 per day113.9 km / 70.77 miles away
- Sydney Castle Hillfrom $28.16 per day114.7 km / 71.27 miles away
- Sydney Circular Quayfrom $68.98 per day116.2 km / 72.2 miles away
- Sydney Gladesvillefrom $37.45 per day116.8 km / 72.58 miles away
- Sydney Mulgravefrom $46.46 per day117 km / 72.7 miles away
- Sydney (Downtown)from $32.26 per day117.3 km / 72.89 miles away
- Sydney Rydefrom $43.21 per day117.3 km / 72.89 miles away
- Sydney Darlinghurstfrom $29.33 per day117.4 km / 72.95 miles away
- Sydney Pyrmontfrom $29.33 per day117.7 km / 73.14 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
EastCoast Car Rentals
849 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW, 2302
B
Thrifty
11B/50 Clyde Street
When to book in Newcastle (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Newcastle (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Newcastle (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthAugust | Most expensive month October | ||
| Average price $27 | A good deal $33 | Cheapest supplier EastCoast Car Rentals | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Newcastle (Downtown)
$40
$20
$0
$23
in January
Jan
$26
in February
Feb
$27
in March
Mar
$32
in April
Apr
$33
in May
May
$30
in June
Jun
$26
in July
Jul
$21
in August
Aug
$27
in September
Sep
$37
in October
Oct
$35
in November
Nov
$27
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Newcastle (Downtown) is August — when rental costs average $21.48 per day. This is 22% cheaper than the yearly average and 41% cheaper than renting a car in October (when prices average $36.62 per day).
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 is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Newcastle (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Newcastle (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in February, while they are least likely to rent in in March.
Monthly searches in Newcastle (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.1
1
0
1.3 times in January
Jan
1.9 times in February
Feb
0.3 times in March
Mar
0.8 times in April
Apr
0.4 times in May
May
1.5 times in June
Jun
0.5 times in July
Jul
0.5 times in August
Aug
0.5 times in September
Sep
0.9 times in October
Oct
1.4 times in November
Nov
1.9 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Newcastle (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in January the average rental period is 13 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average number of rental days in Newcastle (Downtown)
14
7
0
13 days in January
Jan
12 days in February
Feb
12 days in March
Mar
7 days in April
Apr
5 days in May
May
5 days in June
Jun
10 days in July
Jul
6 days in August
Aug
9 days in September
Sep
6 days in October
Oct
5 days in November
Nov
6 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | EastCoast Car Rentals, URDRIVE, Europcar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, medium cars, SUVs, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $23 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | EastCoast Car Rentals |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Kia Picanto | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | MG 3 | 5 | 1 | Medium car |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Hyundai i30 | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | MG ZS | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| URDRIVE | Hyundai Kona | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Kia Carnival | 5 | 2 | Van |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | MG HS | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Small car |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | MG3 | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
EastCoast Car Rentals (rated 9.0 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.5 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$39
Lowest daily price
$23
Total cars available
11
Top 2 suppliers in Newcastle (Downtown) in 2026
EastCoast Car Rentals
9.0
Outstanding
21 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
9.0
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
9.1
Drop-off speed
9.4
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.0
$23–$80
per day
849 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW, 2302
+611800028881 / +61755558900
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:00
Tue
08:00-16:00
Wed
08:00-16:00
Thu
08:00-16:00
Fri
08:00-16:00
Sat
08:00-13:00
Thrifty
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.1
$23–$80
per day
11B/50 Clyde Street
136139
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-17:00
Tue
07:00-17:00
Wed
07:00-17:00
Thu
07:00-17:00
Fri
07:00-17:00
Sat
07:00-12:00
Sun
07:00-12:00
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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