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Car rental rates in Merewether

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.

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Compact CarBudget

From $64/day

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From $66/day

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From $66/day

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From $73/day

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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on March 19, 2024 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 19 March, 2024

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Our customers have rated their Merewether car rental booking experience 4.9/5
(59 reviews)
  • 17 Dec 2023

    Smooth and easy

    willie t.
    Booked: Kia Sportage or similar
    Newcastle Downtown
    Kia Sportage or similar
  • 22 Dec 2023

    Thanks.

    sanjeeb m.
    Booked: Toyota Yaris or similar
    Hobart City
    Toyota Yaris or similar
  • 01 Jan 2024

    Quick and easy!

    sarah-jayne m.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similar
  • 30 Dec 2023

    All good

    robyn c.
    Booked: Nissan X-Trail or similar
    Maroochydore
    Nissan X-Trail or similar
  • 01 Jan 2024

    Ease of booking the rental

    andrew d.
    Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
    Newcastle
    Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
  • 13 Feb 2024

    Great service Great experience

    robert s.
    Booked: Kia Cerato or similar
    Gosford
    Kia Cerato or similar
  • 21 Dec 2023

    Easy to use

    colette f.
    Booked: Kia Rio or similar
    Geelong
    Kia Rio or similar
  • 02 Mar 2024

    Easy

    philip h.
    Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
    Sydney Airport
    Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Merewether

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Passenger Van and SUV.
🔑 No. of depotsFour car rental depots in Merewether.
✅ Rental brandsAvis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available in Merewether

Popular rental car models in Merewether last month

  • % of Bookings
    Price range last month
  • 1

    17%

    $87
    $87
    Kia Sportage

    Kia SportageIntermediate SUV

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty

  • 2

    17%

    $83
    $83
    Mazda CX5

    Mazda CX5Intermediate SUV

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty

  • 3

    17%

    $130
    $130
    Mazda CX-9

    Mazda CX-9Fullsize SUV

    7

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Rent with

    Hertz

  • 4

    17%

    $167
    $167
    Kia Carnival

    Kia CarnivalFullsize Passenger Van

    8

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Rent with

    Hertz

  • 5

    17%

    $173
    $173
    Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki SwiftEconomy Car

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty

Audi vehicles for hire in Merewether

  • Audi Q2

    Audi Q2

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

    Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback

    Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Audi Q5

    Audi Q5

    5

    4

    3 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

Hyundai vehicles for hire in Merewether

  • Hyundai i30

    Hyundai i30

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Hyundai Kona

    Hyundai Kona

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget

Kia vehicles for hire in Merewether

  • Kia Carnival

    Kia Carnival

    8

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Avis, Budget

    Kia Cerato

    Kia Cerato

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Thrifty, Hertz

    Kia Stonic

    Kia Stonic

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

Mazda vehicles for hire in Merewether

  • 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

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda CX5

    Mazda CX5

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Merewether

  • Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASX

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Nissan vehicles for hire in Merewether

  • Nissan X-Trail

    Nissan X-Trail

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

Suzuki vehicles for hire in Merewether

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    4

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota vehicles for hire in Merewether

  • Toyota C-HR

    Toyota C-HR

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

    Toyota Camry

    Toyota Camry

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Hertz

  • Toyota Camry Hybrid

    Toyota Camry HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Hertz

    Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Hertz

  • Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis

    Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Cross Hybrid

    Toyota Cross HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

    Toyota Kluger

    Toyota Kluger

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Toyota Prado

    Toyota Prado

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

    Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Other vehicles for hire in Merewether

  • Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    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 19 March, 2024

Merewether daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Mar

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

Wed

20 Mar

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

21 Mar

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

22 Mar

$64

$65

Sat

23 Mar

$64

$71

Sun

24 Mar

$71

$78

Mon

25 Mar

$80

$83

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Mar

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

Wed

20 Mar

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

21 Mar

$79

$80

Fri

22 Mar

$66

$67

Sat

23 Mar

$66

$68

Sun

24 Mar

$79

$80

Mon

25 Mar

$84

$85

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Mar

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

Wed

20 Mar

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

21 Mar

$93

$115

Fri

22 Mar

$80

$105

Sat

23 Mar

$80

$104

Sun

24 Mar

$83

$115

Mon

25 Mar

$92

$135

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Mar

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

Wed

20 Mar

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

21 Mar

$102

$105

Fri

22 Mar

$90

$92

Sat

23 Mar

$97

$104

Sun

24 Mar

$102

$105

Mon

25 Mar

$116

$138

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Mar

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

Wed

20 Mar

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

21 Mar

$137

$140

Fri

22 Mar

$74

$128

Sat

23 Mar

$73

$95

Sun

24 Mar

$86

$117

Mon

25 Mar

$97

$148

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Mar

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

Wed

20 Mar

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

21 Mar

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

22 Mar

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

23 Mar

$356

$356

Sun

24 Mar

$356

$356

Mon

25 Mar

$135

$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 19 March, 2024

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Car rental depots in Merewether

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

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Avis Newcastle Downtown

    50 Clyde St, Hamilton North NSW, 2292

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    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

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Budget Newcastle

    50 Clyde St, Hamilton North NSW, 2292

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    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

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    1.80 • 1 rating

    1

    Service

    1

    Information

    3

    Accessibility

    1

    Vehicle

    3

    Presentation

  • Hertz Newcastle Downtown

    11b/50 Clyde Street, Hamilton North NSW, 2292

    Today •7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Thrifty Newcastle

    11b/50 Clyde Street, Hamilton North NSW, 2292

    Today •7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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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 $64 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $128 per day for an Intermediate 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 $135 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 Hyundai Accent or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.

  • What is the highest-rated car hire provider in Merewether?

    Budget 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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