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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 Car
View offerTravel 21 Oct - 26 Oct 2025
from AUD $47/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 21 Oct - 26 Oct 2025
from AUD $49/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 21 Oct - 26 Oct 2025
from AUD $53/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 18 Oct - 21 Oct 2025
from AUD $58/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 21 Oct - 26 Oct 2025
from AUD $58/day
Fullsize SUV
View offerTravel 21 Oct - 26 Oct 2025
from AUD $69/day
Standard Car
View offerTravel 19 Oct - 22 Oct 2025
from AUD $71/day
Special
View offerTravel 21 Oct - 26 Oct 2025
from AUD $91/day
Fullsize Car
View offerTravel 19 Oct - 24 Oct 2025
from AUD $154/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 16, 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 16 October, 2025
YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY
Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 12 Sep 2025darryl g.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarNewcastle
- 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
- 20 Jul 2025damian m.Booked: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX or similarAdelaide Airport
- 24 Jun 2025barbara p.Booked: Compact SUVSunshine Coast Airport (Maroochydore)
- 24 Jul 2025anthony f.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarBrisbane Airport
- 20 Jul 2025michael o.Booked: Standard SUVAdelaide 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%
$47$110
Toyota CorollaCompact Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty, Budget
2
21%
$51$63
Kia SportageIntermediate SUV
5
5
2 small
Rent withBudget, Thrifty
3
11%
$35$40Kia PicantoEconomy Car
5
5
2 small
Rent withEast Coast
4
11%
$55$70
Mazda CX5Intermediate SUV
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Rent withThrifty
5
5%
$219$219
Kia CeratoIntermediate Car
5
5
2 small
Rent withBudget
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
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
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
Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEast Coast
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 16 October, 2025
Merewether daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a small car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
16 Oct
$52
$52
$129
$129
17 Oct
$49
$49
$118
$118
18 Oct
$49
$49
$115
$115
19 Oct
$56
$56
$124
$124
20 Oct
$52
$52
$205
$205
21 Oct
$47
$47
$182
$182
22 Oct
$52
$52
$205
$205
Price range over the past 12 months for a medium car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
16 Oct
$195
$195
$195
$195
17 Oct
$56
$56
$177
$177
18 Oct
$56
$56
$177
$177
19 Oct
$57
$57
$64
$64
20 Oct
$59
$59
$184
$184
21 Oct
$53
$53
$188
$188
22 Oct
$59
$59
$182
$182
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
16 Oct
$208
$208
$209
$209
17 Oct
$186
$186
$200
$200
18 Oct
$186
$186
$200
$200
19 Oct
$71
$71
$208
$208
20 Oct
$194
$194
$219
$219
21 Oct
$76
$76
$208
$208
22 Oct
$184
$184
$208
$208
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
16 Oct
$141
$141
$141
$141
17 Oct
$68
$68
$68
$68
18 Oct
$58
$58
$62
$62
19 Oct
$61
$61
$68
$68
20 Oct
$189
$189
$199
$199
21 Oct
$72
$72
$197
$197
22 Oct
$179
$179
$199
$199
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
16 Oct
$65
$65
$219
$219
17 Oct
$65
$65
$210
$210
18 Oct
$65
$65
$210
$210
19 Oct
$72
$72
$219
$219
20 Oct
$64
$64
$219
$219
21 Oct
$58
$58
$219
$219
22 Oct
$64
$64
$219
$219
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
16 Oct
$75
$75
$75
$75
17 Oct
$75
$75
$75
$75
18 Oct
$75
$75
$75
$75
19 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
20 Oct
$74
$74
$74
$74
21 Oct
$69
$69
$74
$74
22 Oct
$74
$74
$74
$74
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 16 October, 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 - 5:00 PM
Budget Newcastle
50 Clyde St (Metro), Hamilton North NSW, 2292
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4.08 • 5 ratings
East Coast Newcastle
849 Hunter Street, Newcastle West NSW, 2302
Today •7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4.52 • 5 ratings
Hertz Newcastle Downtown
11b/50 Clyde Street, Newcastle, Nsw NSW, 2292
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 Merewether
How much does it cost to hire a car in Merewether?
Prices start at AUD $47 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $198 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle 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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