Located around two hours drive from the New South Wales capital of Sydney, Newcastle is a terrific destination to add to your self-drive holiday. Nearby lie beautiful beaches, national parks, and of course, the famous wineries of the Hunter Valley.
Renting a car from Newcastle is easy with VroomVroomVroom. Use our simple to use price comparison tool to compare the latest car rental rates and select a competitive hire car from our range of well-respected providers — it can take as little as two minutes.
From $33/day
for 11 Jul - 16 Jul 2025From $38/day
for 11 Jul - 16 Jul 2025From $40/day
for 09 Jul - 14 Jul 2025From $45/day
for 09 Jul - 14 Jul 2025From $45/day
for 11 Jul - 16 Jul 2025From $55/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on July 06, 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 06 July, 2025
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🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Crossover, Monospace, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab) and SUV. |
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🔑 No. of depots | Seven car rental depots in Newcastle. |
✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, East Coast, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
1
30%
Suzuki SwiftCompact Car
5
5
1 small
Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
2
9%
Kia StonicCompact SUV
5
5
1 small
Budget
3
9%
Kia PicantoEconomy Car
5
5
2 small
East Coast
4
9%
Mazda CX5Intermediate SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Hertz, Thrifty
5
9%
Mazda CX-30Compact SUV
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty
Hyundai Staria
8
5
2 small
Budget
Kia Carnival
8
5
3 large, 2 small
East Coast, Sixt, Hertz, Avis
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
Budget, Europcar
Kia K4
5
4
2 small
Europcar
Kia Picanto
5
5
2 small
East Coast
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
Avis, Budget, Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
Budget
Mazda CX-3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Hertz
Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-9
7
4
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Sixt
Mazda CX5
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Sixt, Thrifty, Hertz
MG 3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
East Coast
Mg 3 Core
5
4
2 small
Europcar
Mg 4 ExciteElectric
5
4
2 small
Europcar
Mg Hs
5
5
3 large, 2 small
East Coast
Mg Zs
5
5
1 large, 1 small
East Coast
Mg Zs Excite
5
4
2 small
Europcar
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD
7
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt
Nissan Xtrail
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Subaru Crosstrek
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Sixt
Subaru Outback
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt
Suzuki Swift
5
5
2 small
Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota C-HR
5
5
3 small
Avis
Toyota CamryHybrid
5
4
2 small
Budget, Avis, Hertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
Avis
Toyota Corolla
5
4
3 small
Avis, East Coast, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 small
Avis, Sixt
Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Sixt
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Toyota Hilux Sr 4x4 Guaranteed Model
5
4
2 large, 3 small
East Coast
Toyota Hilux SR Mine Spec
5
4
2 large, 3 small
East Coast
Toyota Kluger
5
5
2 small
Budget, Avis
Toyota Prado
5
5
2 small
Budget, Avis
Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt
Toyota Yaris
5
5
2 small
Sixt
Toyota Yaris Cross
5
5
2 small
Sixt
Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid
5
5
2 small
Sixt
Mystery Car
5
4
1 small
Europcar, Hertz
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 06 July, 2025
Per day price range
06 Jul
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 Jul
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
08 Jul
$48
$48
$194
$194
09 Jul
$39
$39
$213
$213
10 Jul
$50
$50
$176
$176
11 Jul
$33
$33
$108
$108
12 Jul
$49
$49
$108
$108
Per day price range
06 Jul
$52
$52
$53
$53
07 Jul
$194
$194
$198
$198
08 Jul
$177
$177
$215
$215
09 Jul
$45
$45
$215
$215
10 Jul
$52
$52
$179
$179
11 Jul
$45
$45
$177
$177
12 Jul
$52
$52
$177
$177
Per day price range
06 Jul
$183
$183
$197
$197
07 Jul
$220
$220
$230
$230
08 Jul
$210
$210
$230
$230
09 Jul
$156
$156
$230
$230
10 Jul
$189
$189
$209
$209
11 Jul
$76
$76
$116
$116
12 Jul
$76
$76
$116
$116
Per day price range
06 Jul
$56
$56
$57
$57
07 Jul
$208
$208
$213
$213
08 Jul
$222
$222
$249
$249
09 Jul
$144
$144
$249
$249
10 Jul
$56
$56
$192
$192
11 Jul
$56
$56
$118
$118
12 Jul
$56
$56
$118
$118
Per day price range
06 Jul
$60
$60
$62
$62
07 Jul
$231
$231
$236
$236
08 Jul
$195
$195
$236
$236
09 Jul
$147
$147
$237
$237
10 Jul
$60
$60
$219
$219
11 Jul
$45
$45
$134
$134
12 Jul
$58
$58
$134
$134
Per day price range
06 Jul
$114
$114
$128
$128
07 Jul
$148
$148
$162
$162
08 Jul
$148
$148
$197
$197
09 Jul
$147
$147
$334
$334
10 Jul
$148
$148
$280
$280
11 Jul
$55
$55
$197
$197
12 Jul
$61
$61
$334
$334
Per day price range
06 Jul
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 Jul
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
08 Jul
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
09 Jul
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
10 Jul
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
11 Jul
$116
$116
$135
$135
12 Jul
$113
$113
$113
$113
Per day price range
06 Jul
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 Jul
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
08 Jul
$211
$211
$211
$211
09 Jul
$49
$49
$211
$211
10 Jul
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
11 Jul
$49
$49
$109
$109
12 Jul
$56
$56
$56
$56
Per day price range
06 Jul
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 Jul
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
08 Jul
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
09 Jul
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
10 Jul
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
11 Jul
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
12 Jul
$88
$88
$88
$88
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 06 July, 2025
Are you flying into Newcastle?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Newcastle Airport (NTL).
The speed limit in most areas of Newcastle generally sits between 60km/h and 70km/h, though be aware of the many 40km/h school zones across the city. Always drive to the signposted speed limit and conditions of the road.
Due to the condensed nature of Newcastle’s layout, getting from place to place is relatively easy, and busy traffic won’t be a worry except during morning and evening peak times.
Be sure to check the parking signs for time limits along popular strips like Darby Street, Beaumont Street, and Newcastle Foreshore to avoid parking tickets.
Planning to get a one-way car rental for an interstate trip? You can book a hire car in Newcastle and return it to another location. Just untick the “Return to the same location” option in our search form and select your preferred return location.
For a smooth, quick drive out to the Hunter Valley and surrounding towns, head out via Wallsend and follow Newcastle Link Road onto the recently constructed Hunter Expressway.
Newcastle’s best fuel prices can be found using our free fuel price comparison app.
Car hire depots in Newcastle are marked on the map below.
50 Clyde Street, Hamilton North NSW, 2292
Today • 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
50 Clyde St (Metro), Hamilton North NSW, 2292
Today • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
3.60 • 3 ratings
849 Hunter Street, Newcastle West NSW, 2302
Today • 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
4.65 • 4 ratings
Unit 1 - 42 Riverside Drive, Mayfield West NSW, 2304
Today • Closed
Today •Closed
11b/50 Clyde Street, Newcastle, Nsw NSW, 2292
Today • 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Today •7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
272 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown NSW, 2290
Today • 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Today •7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
11b/50 Clyde Street, Newcastle NSW, 2292
Today • 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Today •7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
4.60 • 3 ratings
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On hiring a car in Newcastle, New South Wales
Prices start at AUD $33 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $197 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Newcastle.
If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs AUD $49 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car in Newcastle.
The highest-rated rental car in Newcastle is Suzuki Swift or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
East Coast is the highest-rated car hire provider in Newcastle, based on ratings by our customers.
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 Newcastle 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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