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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
Kia Picanto or similar
View offerTravel 03 Sep - 06 Sep 2026
from AUD $39/day
Compact Car
MG 3 or similar
View offerTravel 03 Sep - 06 Sep 2026
from AUD $43/day
Intermediate Car
Toyota Corolla or similar
View offerTravel 03 Sep - 06 Sep 2026
from AUD $44/day
Intermediate SUV
Mg Zs or similar
View offerTravel 07 Sep - 10 Sep 2026
from AUD $46/day
Fullsize SUV
Mg Hs or similar
View offerTravel 03 Sep - 06 Sep 2026
from AUD $55/day
Economy SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
View offerTravel 05 Sep - 12 Sep 2026
from AUD $65/day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-30 or similar
View offerTravel 05 Sep - 12 Sep 2026
from AUD $66/day
Standard Car
Toyota Corolla Sedan or similar
View offerTravel 05 Sep - 12 Sep 2026
from AUD $69/day
Fullsize Car
Toyota Camry Sedan or similar
View offerTravel 05 Sep - 12 Sep 2026
from AUD $69/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 02, 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 02 September, 2026
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 04 Aug 2026scott s.Booked: Toyota Cross Hybrid or similarNewcastle
- 23 Jun 2026nicole g.Booked: Toyota Cross Hybrid or similarNewcastle
- 08 May 2026terry g.Booked: MG 3 or similarNewcastle
- 18 Aug 2026andrew b.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarBrisbane Airport
- 02 Aug 2026tharindu f.Booked: Toyota Cross Hybrid or similarTownsville Airport
- 03 Aug 2026desmond p.Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similarNewcastle Airport
- 29 Jul 2026james c.Booked: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid or similarMelbourne Airport
- 27 Jul 2026garry o.Booked: Mystery Car or similarCairns 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
33%
$48$162
Kia CeratoIntermediate Car
5
5
2 small
Rent withBudget
2
33%
$50$174
Toyota CorollaIntermediate Car
5
4
1 large, 2 small
Rent withEast Coast, Thrifty
3
11%
$110$110
Mazda CX-5Intermediate SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Rent withThrifty
4
11%
$45$45MG 3Compact Car
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Rent withEast Coast
5
11%
$104$104
Toyota Hilux SR Mine SpecFullsize
5
4
2 large, 3 small
Rent withEast Coast
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
AUDI Q5 INC. GPS
5
4
3 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Merewether
Hyundai Staria
8
5
4 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
3 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
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Merewether
Mitsubishi Pajero
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersBudget
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
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz, Avis
Toyota CH-R
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, East Coast, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Cross HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Hilux SR Mine Spec
5
4
2 large, 3 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Toyota Kluger
7
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Avis, Budget
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 13 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 02 September, 2026
Merewether daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$39
$196
03 Sep
$39
$80
04 Sep
$39
$72
05 Sep
$39
$72
06 Sep
$39
$72
07 Sep
$39
$173
08 Sep
$39
$171
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$44
$198
03 Sep
$44
$79
04 Sep
$44
$71
05 Sep
$44
$71
06 Sep
$44
$71
07 Sep
$44
$171
08 Sep
$44
$173
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$69
$218
03 Sep
$78
$87
04 Sep
$74
$81
05 Sep
$69
$81
06 Sep
$74
$81
07 Sep
$147
$209
08 Sep
$177
$209
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$58
$217
03 Sep
$69
$88
04 Sep
$67
$79
05 Sep
$65
$79
06 Sep
$71
$79
07 Sep
$145
$192
08 Sep
$173
$189
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$64
$273
03 Sep
$76
$107
04 Sep
$73
$96
05 Sep
$75
$96
06 Sep
$80
$98
07 Sep
$46
$261
08 Sep
$209
$261
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$55
$258
03 Sep
$55
$123
04 Sep
$55
$124
05 Sep
$55
$191
06 Sep
$55
$170
07 Sep
$55
$285
08 Sep
$55
$267
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$207
$283
03 Sep
$278
$278
04 Sep
$250
$250
05 Sep
$207
$250
06 Sep
$275
$275
07 Sep
$235
$278
08 Sep
$278
$278
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
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
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
06 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
07 Sep
$100
$100
08 Sep
$100
$100
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 02 September, 2026
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Car rental depots in Merewether
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Avis Newcastle Downtown
N/A50 Clyde Street
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, w/e 08:00–12:00
Budget Newcastle Downtown
4.1 (5)50 Clyde St
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, w/e 08:00–12:00
East Coast Newcastle
4.5 (5)849 Hunter Street
Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, closed Sun
Hertz Newcastle Downtown
N/A11b/50 Clyde Street
Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00, w/e 07:00–12:00
Thrifty Newcastle
4.6 (3)11b/50 Clyde Street
Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00, w/e 07:00–12:00
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Merewether
How much does it cost to hire a car in Merewether?
For a rental period from 3 September to 6 September 2026, prices range from AUD $39 per day for an Economy Car to AUD $123 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in Merewether.
What is the cheapest car rental in Merewether?
The cheapest car rental in Merewether for the rental period from 3 September to 6 September 2026 is a Kia Picanto or similar from East Coast costing AUD $39 per day. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
What is the best way to rent a cheap car in Merewether?
Based on our data from over 24,100 rental car bookings in Merewether over the last 12 months, booking your hire car 12 days beforehand can save you over 6 per cent.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Merewether?
The price of a minivan hired in Merewether from 9 September to 16 September 2026 ranges from AUD $97 to AUD $212 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental 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 best car rental company in Merewether?
Thrifty is our highest-rated car hire provider in Merewether, scoring an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Merewether?
East Coast is the cheapest car rental company in Merewether, with rates from AUD $39 per day based on our rolling weekly search data. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
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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