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Car rental rates in Cessnock, New South Wales

Cessnock is situated just a two hour car drive from Sydney city, and around 50 km west of Newcastle. Cessnock makes for an excellent base from where to explore the Hunter Valley wine region.


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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on May 01, 2026 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 01 May, 2026

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Our customers have rated their Cessnock car rental booking experience 4.6/5
(5 reviews)
  • 01 Feb 2026

    Easy to use :)

    kevin d.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 07 Mar 2026

    Long time customer still very happy

    paul k.
    Booked: Toyota Rav4 Hybrid or similar
    Perth Airport
    Toyota Rav4 Hybrid or similar
  • 15 Apr 2026

    Easy and I like the option to change at no cost. I would like to be able to print the booking on one page of paper.

    alan w.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
  • 01 Apr 2026

    Great.

    joanne b.
    Booked: Kia Carnival or similar
    Launceston Airport
    Kia Carnival or similar
  • 11 Mar 2026

    Easy to use and good prices.

    tammy s.
    Booked: Toyota bZ4X or similar
    Canberra Airport
    Toyota bZ4X or similar
  • 20 Mar 2026

    aways so easy with vroom vroom

    keith h.
    Booked: Kia Stonic or similar
    Sydney Airport
    Kia Stonic or similar
  • 26 Mar 2026

    Easy to book, and easy to make changes

    doug p.
    Booked: Toyota CH-R or similar
    Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
    Toyota CH-R or similar
  • 19 Mar 2026

    Fast

    jum s.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Cessnock

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab) and SUV.
🔑 No. of depotsTwo car rental depots in Cessnock.
✅ Rental brandsHertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available in Cessnock

Kia vehicles for hire in Cessnock

  • Kia Carnival

    Kia Carnival

    8

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Mazda vehicles for hire in Cessnock

  • Mazda CX-3

    Mazda CX-3

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda CX-5

    Mazda CX-5

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Suzuki vehicles for hire in Cessnock

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota vehicles for hire in Cessnock

  • 12 Seat Toyota HiAce

    12 Seat Toyota HiAce

    12

    3

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Camry

    Toyota Camry

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Toyota Camry Hybrid

    Toyota Camry HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD

    Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD

    2

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Kluger

    Toyota Kluger

    7

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Other vehicles for hire in Cessnock

  • 19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift

    19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift

    3

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • 6 Cubic Metre Van

    6 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • Dual Cab 4WD

    Dual Cab 4WD

    5

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab

    Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab

    5

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

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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 01 May, 2026

Cessnock daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

01 May

$77

$90

Sat

02 May

$77

$90

Sun

03 May

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

Mon

04 May

$77

$90

Tue

05 May

$77

$90

Wed

06 May

$77

$90

Thu

07 May

$77

$90

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

01 May

$90

$95

Sat

02 May

$90

$95

Sun

03 May

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

Mon

04 May

$90

$99

Tue

05 May

$90

$99

Wed

06 May

$90

$99

Thu

07 May

$90

$99

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

01 May

$85

$96

Sat

02 May

$85

$96

Sun

03 May

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

Mon

04 May

$85

$96

Tue

05 May

$85

$96

Wed

06 May

$85

$96

Thu

07 May

$85

$96

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

01 May

$95

$108

Sat

02 May

$95

$108

Sun

03 May

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

Mon

04 May

$91

$115

Tue

05 May

$101

$115

Wed

06 May

$91

$115

Thu

07 May

$95

$115

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

01 May

$130

$130

Sat

02 May

$130

$130

Sun

03 May

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

Mon

04 May

$133

$135

Tue

05 May

$135

$135

Wed

06 May

$133

$135

Thu

07 May

$135

$135

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

01 May

$134

$140

Sat

02 May

$134

$140

Sun

03 May

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

Mon

04 May

$139

$145

Tue

05 May

$139

$145

Wed

06 May

$139

$145

Thu

07 May

$134

$145

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

01 May

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

Sat

02 May

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

Sun

03 May

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

Mon

04 May

$134

$140

Tue

05 May

$134

$140

Wed

06 May

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

Thu

07 May

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

01 May

$86

$90

Sat

02 May

$86

$90

Sun

03 May

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

Mon

04 May

$86

$90

Tue

05 May

$86

$90

Wed

06 May

$86

$90

Thu

07 May

$86

$90

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

01 May

$105

$110

Sat

02 May

$105

$110

Sun

03 May

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

Mon

04 May

$100

$110

Tue

05 May

$105

$110

Wed

06 May

$100

$110

Thu

07 May

$105

$110

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

01 May

$110

$115

Sat

02 May

$110

$115

Sun

03 May

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

Mon

04 May

$127

$135

Tue

05 May

$129

$135

Wed

06 May

$127

$135

Thu

07 May

$110

$135

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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 01 May, 2026

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Car rental depots in Cessnock

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  • Hertz Cessnock Downtown

    Hertz Cessnock Downtown

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Sun Closed

    Lot 1a Aberdare Rd, New South Wales

  • Thrifty Cessnock

    Thrifty Cessnock

    View details
    No reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Sun Closed

    Lot 1a Aberdare Rd, New South Wales

Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car in Cessnock, New South Wales

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Cessnock?

    Prices start at AUD $77 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $130 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Cessnock.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Cessnock?

    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 $134 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Cessnock.

  • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Cessnock?

    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 Cessnock 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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