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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.
Let VroomVroomVroom make searching, comparing and booking an affordable hire car for pick up in Merewether easy. With our easy to use search function you can search for and book your hire car in as little as two minutes.
Economy CarView offerFrom $37/day
for 05 Sep - 10 Sep 2025
Compact CarView offerFrom $39/day
for 05 Sep - 10 Sep 2025
Intermediate CarView offerFrom $42/day
for 05 Sep - 10 Sep 2025
Intermediate SUVView offerFrom $46/day
for 05 Sep - 10 Sep 2025
Fullsize SUVView offerFrom $55/day
for 05 Sep - 10 Sep 2025
Compact SUVView offerFrom $56/day
for 05 Sep - 08 Sep 2025
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on August 31, 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 31 August, 2025
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 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
- 12 May 2025mark k.Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similarNewcastle
- 28 Jun 2025juliette a.Booked: Standard SUVGold Coast Airport
- 23 Aug 2025william m.Booked: Mg 3 Core or similarGold Coast Coolangatta Airport
- 22 Aug 2025david t.Booked: Compact SUVHobart Airport
- 22 Jul 2025carmen s.Booked: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX or similarMelbourne Airport
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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
32%
$31$221
Toyota Corolla HatchIntermediate Car
5
5
2 small
Rent withAvis, East Coast, Thrifty
2
14%
$46$145
Toyota C-HRCompact SUV
5
5
3 small
Rent withAvis
3
9%
$30$41Kia PicantoEconomy Car
5
5
2 small
Rent withEast Coast
4
9%
$48$70Mg HsFullsize SUV
5
5
3 large, 2 small
Rent withEast Coast
5
9%
$56$266
Kia SportageIntermediate SUV
5
5
4 small
Rent withAvis, Hertz
Audi vehicles for hire in Merewether
Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback
5
4
2 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
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
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 CX-9
7
4
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
Polestar vehicles for hire in Merewether
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Merewether
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Avis, Budget
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, Thrifty, Hertz, East Coast
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Hilux Sr 4x4 Guaranteed Model
5
4
2 large, 3 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Toyota Hilux SR Mine Spec
5
4
2 large, 3 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Toyota Kluger
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget, Avis
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Prado
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget, Avis
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Other vehicles for hire in Merewether
Mystery Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
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 31 August, 2025
Merewether daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a small car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
31 Aug
$52
$52
$59
$59
01 Sep
$45
$45
$167
$167
02 Sep
$45
$45
$167
$167
03 Sep
$39
$39
$167
$167
04 Sep
$45
$45
$60
$60
05 Sep
$37
$37
$67
$67
06 Sep
$42
$42
$67
$67
Price range over the past 12 months for a medium car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
31 Aug
$54
$54
$61
$61
01 Sep
$52
$52
$173
$173
02 Sep
$52
$52
$173
$173
03 Sep
$45
$45
$173
$173
04 Sep
$52
$52
$62
$62
05 Sep
$42
$42
$68
$68
06 Sep
$49
$49
$68
$68
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
31 Aug
$71
$71
$76
$76
01 Sep
$182
$182
$196
$196
02 Sep
$182
$182
$196
$196
03 Sep
$77
$77
$196
$196
04 Sep
$72
$72
$77
$77
05 Sep
$71
$71
$76
$76
06 Sep
$71
$71
$76
$76
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
31 Aug
$58
$58
$65
$65
01 Sep
$178
$178
$187
$187
02 Sep
$178
$178
$181
$181
03 Sep
$76
$76
$181
$181
04 Sep
$58
$58
$66
$66
05 Sep
$56
$56
$72
$72
06 Sep
$56
$56
$72
$72
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
31 Aug
$63
$63
$72
$72
01 Sep
$202
$202
$206
$206
02 Sep
$57
$57
$206
$206
03 Sep
$49
$49
$206
$206
04 Sep
$57
$57
$75
$75
05 Sep
$46
$46
$82
$82
06 Sep
$53
$53
$82
$82
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
31 Aug
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
01 Sep
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
02 Sep
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 Sep
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 Sep
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 Sep
$55
$55
$64
$64
06 Sep
$64
$64
$64
$64
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
31 Aug
$104
$104
$104
$104
01 Sep
$298
$298
$298
$298
02 Sep
$298
$298
$298
$298
03 Sep
$152
$152
$298
$298
04 Sep
$117
$117
$117
$117
05 Sep
$117
$117
$118
$118
06 Sep
$116
$116
$116
$116
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
31 Aug
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
01 Sep
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
02 Sep
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 Sep
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 Sep
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 Sep
$100
$100
$125
$125
06 Sep
$102
$102
$102
$102
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
31 Aug
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
01 Sep
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
02 Sep
$121
$121
$121
$121
03 Sep
$112
$112
$121
$121
04 Sep
$121
$121
$121
$121
05 Sep
$115
$115
$121
$121
06 Sep
$121
$121
$121
$121
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 31 August, 2025
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Car rental depots in Merewether
Car hire depots in Merewether are marked on the map below.
Avis Newcastle Downtown
50 Clyde Street, Hamilton North NSW, 2292
Today •8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Budget Newcastle
50 Clyde St (Metro), Hamilton North NSW, 2292
Today •8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
East Coast Newcastle
849 Hunter Street, Newcastle West NSW, 2302
Today • Closed
Today •Closed
4.65 • 4 ratings
Hertz Newcastle Downtown
11b/50 Clyde Street, Newcastle, Nsw NSW, 2292
Today •7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thrifty Newcastle
11b/50 Clyde Street, Newcastle NSW, 2292
Today •7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
4.60 • 3 ratings
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Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Merewether
How much does it cost to hire a car in Merewether?
Prices start at AUD $37 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $118 per day for a Premium 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 between AUD $100 and AUD $115 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 Kia Picanto or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the highest-rated car hire provider in Merewether?
East Coast 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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