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Newcastle, Australia
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

City Centre
Compact
MG 3 or comparable
MG 3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
£20.92 per day
Newcastle Warabrook
Intermediate SUV
MG ZS or comparable
MG ZS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
£22.10 per day
Newcastle Airport
Economy
MG 3 or comparable
MG 3
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£29.91 per day
Newcastle Airport
Standard
Skoda Scala or comparable
Skoda Scala
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
£33.19 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

City Centre
Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux SR or comparable
Toyota Hilux SR
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EastCoast Car Rentals
£42.42 per day
Newcastle Airport
Premium
BMW 3 series or comparable
BMW 3 series
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£52.78 per day
Newcastle Airport
Intermediate Elite
Audi A3 or comparable
Audi A3
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
£80.69 per day
Newcastle Warabrook
Standard SUV
Kia Sportage or comparable
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
£22.98 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 13:50 on 13/01/2025. 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
£38 per day
Average car hire length
7 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
£0.90 per litre or £3.41 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.76 per litre or £2.87 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.11 per litre or £4.21 per gallon

Top 20 cities near Newcastle

  1. Sydney starting at £12.41 per day
    141.3 km / 87.8 miles
  2. Tamworth starting at £19.74 per day
    211.8 km / 131.6 miles
  3. Canberra starting at £20.68 per day
    370.3 km / 230.1 miles
  4. Wagga Wagga starting at £24.96 per day
    486.8 km / 302.5 miles
  5. Ipswich starting at £36.04 per day
    582.1 km / 361.7 miles
  6. Brisbane starting at £12.85 per day
    614.2 km / 381.6 miles
  7. Kingaroy
    696.1 km / 432.5 miles
  8. Bendigo starting at £25.05 per day
    812.5 km / 504.9 miles
  9. Melbourne starting at £11.04 per day
    834.7 km / 518.7 miles
  10. Hervey Bay starting at £30.42 per day
    837.5 km / 520.4 miles
  11. Devonport starting at £37.99 per day
    1,050.7 km / 652.9 miles
  12. Launceston starting at £29.09 per day
    1,055.2 km / 655.7 miles
  13. Rockhampton starting at £27.40 per day
    1,055.3 km / 655.7 miles
  14. Mount Gambier starting at £24.60 per day
    1,143.1 km / 710.3 miles
  15. Adelaide starting at £11.46 per day
    1,250.3 km / 776.9 miles
  16. Cairns starting at £9.47 per day
    1,871.3 km / 1,162.8 miles
  17. Port Douglas starting at £31.80 per day
    1,923.3 km / 1,195.1 miles
  18. Alice Springs starting at £17.12 per day
    2,015.8 km / 1,252.6 miles
  19. Darwin starting at £14.00 per day
    3,111.5 km / 1,933.4 miles
  20. Perth starting at £18.93 per day
    3,353.7 km / 2,083.9 miles

Top 15 locations near Newcastle

  1. Sydney Artarmon starting at £17.02 per day
    128.2 km / 79.7 miles
  2. Sydney Castle Hill starting at £26.61 per day
    130 km / 80.8 miles
  3. Sydney Parramatta starting at £26.61 per day
    138.3 km / 85.9 miles
  4. Sydney Airport starting at £12.41 per day
    141.3 km / 87.8 miles
  5. Sydney St Mary's starting at £26.57 per day
    146.9 km / 91.3 miles
  6. Sydney Penrith starting at £27.25 per day
    150.3 km / 93.4 miles
  7. Canberra Airport starting at £25.89 per day
    370.3 km / 230.1 miles
  8. Melbourne Clayton starting at £27.97 per day
    832.3 km / 517.2 miles
  9. Melbourne Airport starting at £11.04 per day
    834.7 km / 518.7 miles
  10. City Centre starting at £20.59 per day
    836.3 km / 519.7 miles
  11. Melbourne Hoppers Crossing starting at £29.67 per day
    857.1 km / 532.6 miles
  12. Adelaide Airport starting at £11.46 per day
    1,250.3 km / 776.9 miles
  13. Alice Springs Airport starting at £17.12 per day
    2,015.8 km / 1,252.6 miles
  14. Darwin Airport starting at £14.31 per day
    3,111.5 km / 1,933.4 miles
  15. Perth Fremantle starting at £24.23 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
£25.84
January
£28.73
February
£29.90
March
£31.31
April
£29.11
May
£33.85
June
£35.85
July
£37.15
August
£33.55
September
£41.69
October
£28.79
November
£35.75
December
The best month to hire a car in Newcastle is January (when the average price is £25.84 per day). This is 21% less than the yearly average and 38% less than hiring in October (when the average price is £41.69).

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 January, the average hirer keeps their car for 15 days, and in May, they keep their car for 4 days.
Average number of hire days in Newcastle
15
January
7
February
9
March
6
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 January, and the least popular is August.
Popularity of Car Hire in Newcastle by Monthly Searches
200%
January
117%
February
167%
March
75%
April
100%
May
75%
June
42%
July
33%
August
92%
September
75%
October
92%
November
133%
December

Car hire information

Car hire locations 5
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers EastCoast Car Rentals, SIXT, Alamo, Budget, Europcar
Popular car categories SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Small cars
Lowest price £21 per day
Cheapest supplier Europcar

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
EastCoast Car Rentals MG ZS 5 2 SUVs
EastCoast Car Rentals Kia Picanto 5 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
Alamo MG 3 4 1 Small cars
EastCoast Car Rentals Suzuki Baleno 5 2 Medium cars
SIXT VW Tiguan 4 2 SUVs
SIXT Toyota RAV4 5 3 SUVs

Car Hire 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
£38.13
Lowest daily price
£20.92
Total cars available
77

Top 14 suppliers in Newcastle in 2025

SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.8 / 23 reviews
2 locations
£35 - £69
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.6 / 8 reviews
1 location
£30 - £33
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.6 / 9 reviews
1 location
£82 - £134
EastCoast Car Rentals
EastCoast Car Rentals
Very good 8.5 / 7 reviews
1 location
£42 - £45
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.4 / 2 reviews
1 location
£42 - £45
National
National
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
1 location
£35 - £87
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
1 location
£35 - £87
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.2 / 9 reviews
3 locations
£34 - £95
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
1 location
£55 - £79
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.1 / 3 reviews
2 locations
£21 - £81
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.1 / 1 review
1 location
£30 - £35
Keddy
Keddy
Average 7.9 / 0 reviews
2 locations
£22 - £111
Firefly
Firefly
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
£22 - £111
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Average 7.4 / 0 reviews
1 location
£22 - £111

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