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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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  • HertzEconomy Car
    Economy Car

    From $81/day

    for 18 Jul - 21 Jul 2025
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  • ThriftyCompact Commercial Van/Truck
    Compact Commercial Van/Truck

    From $81/day

    for 16 Jul - 21 Jul 2025
    View offer
  • HertzCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From $86/day

    for 18 Jul - 21 Jul 2025
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  • ThriftyIntermediate Pick up (single/extended cab)
    Intermediate Pick up (single/extended cab)

    From $86/day

    for 14 Jul - 17 Jul 2025
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  • HertzEconomy SUV
    Economy SUV

    From $90/day

    for 18 Jul - 21 Jul 2025
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  • HertzStandard Car
    Standard Car

    From $91/day

    for 18 Jul - 21 Jul 2025
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on July 13, 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 13 July, 2025

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Our customers have rated their Cessnock car rental booking experience 4.6/5
(5 reviews)
  • 16 Jun 2025

    Had a terrible experience with keycard earlier today, so this was great

    rebecca m.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similar
    Surfers Paradise
    Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similar
  • 06 Jul 2025

    Awesome process!

    dion s.
    Booked: 8 Seat Van
    Hobart City
    8 Seat Van
  • 14 Jun 2025

    Brilliant

    annesley d.
    Booked: Kia Cerato or similar
    Maroochydore
    Kia Cerato or similar
  • 14 Jun 2025

    Happy!

    nyasha c.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid or similar
    Melbourne City
    Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid or similar
  • 04 Apr 2025

    Seamless experience

    cameron m.
    Booked: Dual Cab 4WD or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Dual Cab 4WD or similar
  • 16 Jun 2025

    Ease of booking

    maureen l.
    Booked: Standard SUV
    Darwin Airport
    Standard SUV
  • 14 Jun 2025

    Clear

    gail c.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 13 May 2025

    Easy to compare. Baggage information.

    justin c.
    Booked: Toyota Kluger Hybrid or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Toyota Kluger 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

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

    Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda CX-9

    Mazda CX-9

    7

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

    Mazda CX5

    Mazda CX5

    5

    5

    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

    4

    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

Other vehicles for hire in Cessnock

  • 19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift

    19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift

    3

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    6 Cubic Metre Van

    6 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Dual Cab 4WD

    Dual Cab 4WD

    5

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab

    Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab

    5

    4

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

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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 13 July, 2025

Cessnock daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

13 Jul

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

14 Jul

$99

$110

Tue

15 Jul

$99

$110

Wed

16 Jul

$86

$117

Thu

17 Jul

$103

$117

Fri

18 Jul

$81

$91

Sat

19 Jul

$81

$91

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

13 Jul

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

14 Jul

$117

$118

Tue

15 Jul

$117

$125

Wed

16 Jul

$101

$125

Thu

17 Jul

$117

$125

Fri

18 Jul

$91

$111

Sat

19 Jul

$91

$111

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

13 Jul

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

14 Jul

$116

$125

Tue

15 Jul

$116

$125

Wed

16 Jul

$100

$125

Thu

17 Jul

$116

$125

Fri

18 Jul

$90

$97

Sat

19 Jul

$90

$97

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

13 Jul

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

14 Jul

$120

$125

Tue

15 Jul

$120

$125

Wed

16 Jul

$105

$125

Thu

17 Jul

$125

$125

Fri

18 Jul

$104

$109

Sat

19 Jul

$104

$109

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

13 Jul

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

14 Jul

$143

$150

Tue

15 Jul

$143

$150

Wed

16 Jul

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

17 Jul

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

Fri

18 Jul

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

19 Jul

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

13 Jul

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

14 Jul

$86

$90

Tue

15 Jul

$86

$90

Wed

16 Jul

$86

$90

Thu

17 Jul

$90

$90

Fri

18 Jul

$86

$90

Sat

19 Jul

$86

$90

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

13 Jul

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

14 Jul

$105

$110

Tue

15 Jul

$105

$110

Wed

16 Jul

$100

$110

Thu

17 Jul

$110

$110

Fri

18 Jul

$104

$114

Sat

19 Jul

$110

$114

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

13 Jul

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

14 Jul

$110

$115

Tue

15 Jul

$110

$115

Wed

16 Jul

$105

$115

Thu

17 Jul

$115

$115

Fri

18 Jul

$105

$110

Sat

19 Jul

$105

$110

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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 13 July, 2025

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Car rental depots in Cessnock

Car hire depots in Cessnock are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Hertz Cessnock Downtown

    Lot 1a Aberdare Rd, Cessnock, Nsw NSW, 2325

    Today •Closed

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    Closed

  • Thrifty Cessnock

    Lot 1a Aberdare Rd, Cessnock NSW, 2325

    Today •Closed

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    Closed

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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 $81 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $111 per day for a Fullsize Car. 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 $143 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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