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Car rental rates in Merewether, New South Wales
The Newcastle beach suburb of Merewether is popular among locals and tourists alike, both for its beautiful coastline and easy access to the hinterland, including the Hunter Valley wine region.
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Compact Car
View offerTravel 20 Jan - 25 Jan 2026
from AUD $41/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 20 Jan - 25 Jan 2026
from AUD $45/day
Economy Car
View offerTravel 23 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
from AUD $55/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 23 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
from AUD $61/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 19 Jan - 22 Jan 2026
from AUD $63/day
Economy SUV
View offerTravel 23 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
from AUD $71/day
Fullsize Car
View offerTravel 23 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
from AUD $73/day
Fullsize SUV
View offerTravel 20 Jan - 25 Jan 2026
from AUD $73/day
Standard Car
View offerTravel 22 Jan - 27 Jan 2026
from AUD $79/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on January 17, 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 17 January, 2026
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 06 Jan 2026wendy h.Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similarNewcastle
- 17 Oct 2025tom b.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarNewcastle
- 01 Jan 2026elisabeth b.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarBrisbane Airport
- 28 Nov 2025juntae k.Booked: Toyota C-HR or similarWest Ryde Cars
- 07 Nov 2025chris l.Booked: Polestar 2 or similarCanberra Airport
- 30 Dec 2025carrie a.Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similarCairns Airport
- 19 Nov 2025sean m.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarWorld Square
- 07 Dec 2025shane c.Booked: Toyota Yaris Cross or similarHobart City
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Merewether
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Passenger Van and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Five car rental depots in Merewether. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, East Coast, Hertz and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in Merewether
Popular rental car models in Merewether last month
- % of BookingsModelPrice range last monthProviders
1
29%
$170$170
Toyota Corolla HatchIntermediate Car
5
5
2 small
Rent withBudget, East Coast, Thrifty
2
18%
$52$71Mg ZsIntermediate SUV
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Rent withEast Coast
3
12%
$56$106
Mazda CX5Intermediate SUV
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Rent withHertz, Thrifty
4
6%
$101$101
Kia CarnivalPremium Passenger Van
8
5
3 large, 2 small
Rent withEast Coast
5
6%
$50$50Kia CeratoStandard Car
5
4
1 small
Rent withBudget
Audi vehicles for hire in Merewether
Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Audi Q5
5
4
3 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Merewether
Hyundai Staria
8
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire in Merewether
Kia Carnival
8
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersEast Coast, Hertz, Avis
Kia Cerato
5
4
1 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia Ev6 Guaranteed ModelElectric
5
4
1 large, 3 small
ProvidersEast Coast
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 Merewether
Mazda CX-3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz, Thrifty
Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
MG vehicles for hire in Merewether
MG 3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Mg Hs
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Mg Zs
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Merewether
Suzuki Swift
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota vehicles for hire in Merewether
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, Budget
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Hilux SR Mine Spec
5
4
2 large, 3 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Toyota Kluger
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Prado
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Showing 10 of 12 vehicles
Other vehicles for hire in Merewether
Mystery Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz, Budget
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 17 January, 2026
Merewether daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact car
Price range over the past 12 months for a intermediate car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Jan
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
18 Jan
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
19 Jan
$52
$52
$52
$52
20 Jan
$41
$52
$41
$52
21 Jan
$52
$52
$52
$52
22 Jan
$41
$72
$41
$72
23 Jan
$52
$69
$52
$69
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Jan
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
18 Jan
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
19 Jan
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
20 Jan
$45
$57
$45
$57
21 Jan
$57
$57
$57
$57
22 Jan
$45
$78
$45
$78
23 Jan
$57
$86
$57
$86
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Jan
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
18 Jan
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
19 Jan
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
20 Jan
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
21 Jan
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
22 Jan
$79
$99
$79
$99
23 Jan
$73
$90
$73
$90
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a intermediate SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Jan
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
18 Jan
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
19 Jan
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
20 Jan
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
21 Jan
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
22 Jan
$78
$82
$78
$82
23 Jan
$61
$92
$61
$92
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Jan
$64
$64
$64
$64
18 Jan
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
19 Jan
$63
$63
$63
$63
20 Jan
$63
$63
$63
$63
21 Jan
$63
$63
$63
$63
22 Jan
$63
$91
$63
$91
23 Jan
$64
$95
$64
$95
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Jan
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
18 Jan
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
19 Jan
$78
$78
$78
$78
20 Jan
$73
$78
$73
$78
21 Jan
$78
$78
$78
$78
22 Jan
$73
$78
$73
$78
23 Jan
$77
$109
$77
$109
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Jan
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
18 Jan
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
19 Jan
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
20 Jan
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
21 Jan
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
22 Jan
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
23 Jan
$96
$96
$96
$96
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Jan
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
18 Jan
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
19 Jan
$109
$109
$109
$109
20 Jan
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
21 Jan
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
22 Jan
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
23 Jan
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
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 17 January, 2026
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Car rental depots in Merewether
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Avis Newcastle Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–12:0050 Clyde Street, New South Wales
Budget Newcastle
View details4.1 (5)Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–12:0050 Clyde St (Metro), New South Wales
East Coast Newcastle
View details4.5 (5)Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00, Sat 07:00–13:00, Sun Closed849 Hunter Street, New South Wales
Hertz Newcastle Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 07:00–17:00, Sat–Sun 07:00–12:0011b/50 Clyde Street, New South Wales
Thrifty Newcastle
View details4.6 (3)Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00, Sat–Sun 07:00–12:0011b/50 Clyde Street, New South Wales
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Merewether
How much does it cost to hire a car in Merewether?
Prices start at AUD $41 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $73 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Merewether.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Merewether?
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 $96 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Merewether.
What is the highest-rated hire car in Merewether?
The highest-rated rental car in Merewether 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 Merewether?
Thrifty is the highest-rated car hire provider in Merewether, based on ratings by our customers.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Merewether?
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 Merewether 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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