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Car rental rates in Newcastle, New South Wales
Located around two hours drive from the New South Wales capital of Sydney, Newcastle is a terrific destination to add to your self-drive holiday. Nearby lie beautiful beaches, national parks, and of course, the famous wineries of the Hunter Valley.
Renting a car from Newcastle is easy with VroomVroomVroom. Use our simple to use price comparison tool to compare the latest car rental rates and select a competitive hire car from our range of well-respected providers — it can take as little as two minutes.
Economy Car
View offerTravel 06 Oct - 09 Oct 2025
from AUD $44/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 06 Oct - 09 Oct 2025
from AUD $46/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 06 Oct - 09 Oct 2025
from AUD $50/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 07 Oct - 12 Oct 2025
from AUD $64/day
Special
View offerTravel 03 Oct - 06 Oct 2025
from AUD $65/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 04 Oct - 07 Oct 2025
from AUD $69/day
Standard Car
View offerTravel 05 Oct - 10 Oct 2025
from AUD $74/day
Fullsize SUV
View offerTravel 07 Oct - 12 Oct 2025
from AUD $74/day
Fullsize Car
View offerTravel 04 Oct - 07 Oct 2025
from AUD $75/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 02, 2025 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 02 October, 2025
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 12 Sep 2025darryl g.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarNewcastle
- 06 Sep 2025nishan g.Booked: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD or similarCharlestown
- 28 Aug 2025jeremy g.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarNewcastle
- 11 Aug 2025slavko e.Booked: Kia Cerato or similarNewcastle
- 20 Jul 2025theophilus d.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarNewcastle Downtown
- 27 Aug 2025jacqueline m.Booked: Suzuki Swift or similarSydney Airport
- 08 Sep 2025alan s.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarLaunceston Airport
- 21 Sep 2025shaun r.Booked: Audi SQ5 Inc. GPS or similarMelbourne Downtown
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Newcastle
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Crossover, Monospace, Passenger Van and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Seven car rental depots in Newcastle. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, East Coast, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in Newcastle
Popular rental car models in Newcastle last month
- % of BookingsModelPrice range last monthProviders
1
23%
$47$110
Toyota CorollaCompact Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty, Budget
2
15%
$51$63
Kia SportageIntermediate SUV
5
5
2 small
Rent withBudget, Thrifty
3
8%
$35$40Kia PicantoEconomy Car
5
5
2 small
Rent withEast Coast
4
8%
$55$70
Mazda CX5Intermediate SUV
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Rent withThrifty
5
8%
$56$56
Kia K4Standard Car
5
4
3 small
Rent withEuropcar
Audi vehicles for hire in Newcastle
Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Newcastle
Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai Staria
8
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire in Newcastle
Kia Carnival
8
5
3 large, 5 small
ProvidersSixt, East Coast, Hertz, Avis
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget, Europcar
Kia K4
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Kia Picanto
5
5
2 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
ProvidersBudget
Mazda vehicles for hire in Newcastle
Mazda CX-3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz, Thrifty
Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-9
7
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
MG vehicles for hire in Newcastle
MG 3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Mg 3 Core
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mg 4 ExciteElectric
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mg Hs
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Mg Zs
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Mg Zs Excite
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Newcastle
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD
7
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Nissan vehicles for hire in Newcastle
Nissan Xtrail
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Polestar vehicles for hire in Newcastle
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Subaru vehicles for hire in Newcastle
Subaru Crosstrek
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt, Europcar
Subaru Forester
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Newcastle
Suzuki Swift
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota vehicles for hire in Newcastle
Toyota C-HR
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota CamryHybrid
5
4
2 small
ProvidersBudget, Hertz, Avis
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Hertz
Toyota Corolla
5
4
3 small
ProvidersAvis, East Coast, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Sixt, Budget
Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Hilux SR Mine Spec
5
4
2 large, 3 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Toyota Kluger
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Prado
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget, Avis
Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Yaris
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Yaris Cross
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt, East Coast
Other vehicles for hire in Newcastle
Cupra Formentor
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mystery Car
5
4
1 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Hertz, Budget, Sixt
The price range indicates the AUD per-day rental rates from bookings made using our search engine, excluding any extras, in most cases. While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 02 October, 2025
Newcastle daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a small car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Oct
$65
$65
$72
$72
03 Oct
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
04 Oct
$64
$64
$72
$72
05 Oct
$64
$64
$66
$66
06 Oct
$44
$44
$180
$180
07 Oct
$44
$44
$181
$181
08 Oct
$44
$44
$180
$180
Price range over the past 12 months for a medium car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Oct
$69
$69
$125
$125
03 Oct
$84
$84
$177
$177
04 Oct
$66
$66
$177
$177
05 Oct
$66
$66
$102
$102
06 Oct
$50
$50
$225
$225
07 Oct
$50
$50
$223
$223
08 Oct
$50
$50
$225
$225
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Oct
$84
$84
$92
$92
03 Oct
$80
$80
$80
$80
04 Oct
$75
$75
$91
$91
05 Oct
$74
$74
$83
$83
06 Oct
$235
$235
$235
$235
07 Oct
$75
$75
$235
$235
08 Oct
$204
$204
$235
$235
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Oct
$76
$76
$80
$80
03 Oct
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
04 Oct
$69
$69
$71
$71
05 Oct
$69
$69
$71
$71
06 Oct
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
07 Oct
$70
$70
$200
$200
08 Oct
$183
$183
$203
$203
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Oct
$84
$84
$120
$120
03 Oct
$97
$97
$97
$97
04 Oct
$76
$76
$97
$97
05 Oct
$78
$78
$97
$97
06 Oct
$65
$65
$218
$218
07 Oct
$64
$64
$217
$217
08 Oct
$65
$65
$220
$220
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Oct
$162
$162
$162
$162
03 Oct
$80
$80
$134
$134
04 Oct
$81
$81
$134
$134
05 Oct
$111
$111
$134
$134
06 Oct
$138
$138
$226
$226
07 Oct
$74
$74
$220
$220
08 Oct
$75
$75
$226
$226
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Oct
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
03 Oct
$80
$80
$80
$80
04 Oct
$91
$91
$91
$91
05 Oct
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
06 Oct
$223
$223
$223
$223
07 Oct
$223
$223
$223
$223
08 Oct
$223
$223
$223
$223
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Oct
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
03 Oct
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
04 Oct
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
05 Oct
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
06 Oct
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
07 Oct
$103
$103
$114
$114
08 Oct
$123
$123
$123
$123
Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.
Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.
Prices are in AUD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 02 October, 2025
Newcastle Airport car hire
Are you flying into Newcastle?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Newcastle Airport (NTL).
Regional airports near Newcastle
Local expert tips for hiring a car in Newcastle
Watch your speed
The speed limit in most areas of Newcastle generally sits between 60km/h and 70km/h, though be aware of the many 40km/h school zones across the city. Always drive to the signposted speed limit and conditions of the road.
Peak hour traffic
Due to the condensed nature of Newcastle’s layout, getting from place to place is relatively easy, and busy traffic won’t be a worry except during morning and evening peak times.
Parking
Be sure to check the parking signs for time limits along popular strips like Darby Street, Beaumont Street, and Newcastle Foreshore to avoid parking tickets.
Flexible one-way car rentals
Planning to get a one-way car rental for an interstate trip? You can book a hire car in Newcastle and return it to another location. Just untick the “Return to the same location” option in our search form and select your preferred return location.
Hitting the Hunter?
For a smooth, quick drive out to the Hunter Valley and surrounding towns, head out via Wallsend and follow Newcastle Link Road onto the recently constructed Hunter Expressway.
Save on fuel cost
Newcastle’s best fuel prices can be found using our free fuel price comparison app.
Car rental depots in Newcastle
Car hire depots in Newcastle are marked on the map below.
Avis Newcastle Downtown
50 Clyde Street, Hamilton North NSW, 2292
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Budget Newcastle
50 Clyde St (Metro), Hamilton North NSW, 2292
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
3.85 • 4 ratings
East Coast Newcastle
849 Hunter Street, Newcastle West NSW, 2302
Today •7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4.52 • 5 ratings
Europcar Newcastle City - Australia
Unit 1 - 42 Riverside Drive, Mayfield West NSW, 2304
Today •8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Hertz Newcastle Downtown
11b/50 Clyde Street, Newcastle, Nsw NSW, 2292
Today •7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sixt Charlestown
272 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown NSW, 2290
Today •7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thrifty Newcastle
11b/50 Clyde Street, Newcastle NSW, 2292
Today •7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4.60 • 3 ratings
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Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Newcastle, New South Wales
How much does it cost to hire a car in Newcastle?
Prices start at AUD $40 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $158 per day for a Standard SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Newcastle.
How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car in Newcastle?
If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs AUD $80 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car in Newcastle.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Newcastle?
If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs AUD $103 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Newcastle.
What is the highest-rated hire car in Newcastle?
The highest-rated rental car in Newcastle is Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the highest-rated car hire provider in Newcastle?
Thrifty is the highest-rated car hire provider in Newcastle, based on ratings by our customers.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Newcastle?
The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available in Newcastle may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.
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