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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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Economy Car
View offerTravel 16 Jun - 19 Jun 2026
from AUD $47/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 16 Jun - 19 Jun 2026
from AUD $49/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 14 Jun - 17 Jun 2026
from AUD $49/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 14 Jun - 17 Jun 2026
from AUD $51/day
Fullsize SUV
View offerTravel 14 Jun - 17 Jun 2026
from AUD $54/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 14 Jun - 17 Jun 2026
from AUD $59/day
Fullsize Car
View offerTravel 19 Jun - 22 Jun 2026
from AUD $92/day
Premium SUV
View offerTravel 19 Jun - 22 Jun 2026
from AUD $104/day
Premium Passenger Van
View offerTravel 16 Jun - 21 Jun 2026
from AUD $104/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on June 13, 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 13 June, 2026
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 08 May 2026terry g.Booked: MG 3 or similarNewcastle
- 18 Mar 2026guy d.Booked: Toyota Kluger Hybrid or similarNewcastle
- 19 Mar 2026richard p.Booked: Toyota Landcruiser Prado or similarBrisbane Airport
- 19 Mar 2026ladislous n.Booked: Volkswagen Polo or similarMelbourne Airport
- 01 Apr 2026andrew b.Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similarSydney Airport
- 01 Apr 2026anthony g.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarSydney Airport
- 17 Feb 2026joshua t.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarCairns International Airport
- 16 Feb 2026branimir s.Booked: Compact SUVSunshine Coast Airport (Maroochydore)
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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
33%
$185$284Kia StonicCompact SUV
5
5
1 small
Rent withBudget
2
17%
$95$95Kia CarnivalPremium Passenger Van
8
5
3 large, 2 small
Rent withEast Coast
3
17%
$192$192
Kia SportageIntermediate SUV
5
5
2 small
Rent withBudget
4
17%
$43$43
Suzuki SwiftCompact Car
5
5
1 small
Rent withBudget
5
17%
$151$151
Toyota CorollaCompact Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withHertz
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Merewether
Hyundai Staria
8
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire in Merewether
Kia Carnival
8
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz, East Coast, 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
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-30
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-5
5
4
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 Camry
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Hertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Hertz
Toyota CH-R
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, East Coast, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
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
7
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
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Showing 10 of 11 vehicles
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 13 June, 2026
Merewether daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Jun
$59
$157
14 Jun
$49
$167
15 Jun
$167
$198
16 Jun
$47
$199
17 Jun
$50
$199
18 Jun
$54
$196
19 Jun
$56
$155
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Jun
$78
$79
14 Jun
$49
$57
15 Jun
$51
$199
16 Jun
$51
$199
17 Jun
$54
$199
18 Jun
$58
$194
19 Jun
$58
$153
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Jun
$108
$193
14 Jun
$108
$196
15 Jun
$198
$238
16 Jun
$157
$238
17 Jun
$199
$238
18 Jun
$155
$221
19 Jun
$92
$193
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Jun
$82
$83
14 Jun
$59
$60
15 Jun
$184
$223
16 Jun
$145
$223
17 Jun
$184
$223
18 Jun
$145
$217
19 Jun
$66
$172
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Jun
$56
$229
14 Jun
$51
$245
15 Jun
$53
$271
16 Jun
$53
$273
17 Jun
$56
$273
18 Jun
$60
$269
19 Jun
$60
$212
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Jun
$59
$342
14 Jun
$54
$350
15 Jun
$56
$316
16 Jun
$56
$342
17 Jun
$59
$282
18 Jun
$63
$266
19 Jun
$63
$262
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Jun
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
14 Jun
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
15 Jun
$246
$250
16 Jun
$206
$250
17 Jun
$246
$250
18 Jun
$200
$233
19 Jun
$104
$105
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Jun
$223
$223
14 Jun
$238
$238
15 Jun
$278
$285
16 Jun
$235
$285
17 Jun
$278
$278
18 Jun
$200
$261
19 Jun
$250
$250
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Jun
$130
$130
14 Jun
$118
$118
15 Jun
$123
$123
16 Jun
$104
$123
17 Jun
$130
$130
18 Jun
$118
$139
19 Jun
$139
$139
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 June, 2026
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Car rental depots in Merewether
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Avis Newcastle Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat–Sun 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM50 Clyde Street, New South Wales
Budget Newcastle
View details4.1 (5)Mon–Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat–Sun 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM50 Clyde St (Metro), New South Wales
East Coast Newcastle
View details4.5 (5)Mon–Fri 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Sun Closed849 Hunter Street, New South Wales
Hertz Newcastle Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat–Sun 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM11b/50 Clyde Street, New South Wales
Thrifty Newcastle
View details4.6 (3)Mon–Fri 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat–Sun 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM11b/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 $47 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $342 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 between AUD $104 and AUD $241 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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