Newman is the largest island town in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. It acts as a home base for two mining communities and is more than 12 hours drive from Perth and four hours from Port Hedland. Searching, comparing and booking a hire car to pick up in Newman is easy with VroomVroomVroom.
| Vehicle classes | Standard, Fullsize, Wagon/Estate, SUV |
|---|---|
| Number of Depots | 2 |
| Suppliers | Budget, Thrifty |
Get on the road sooner by collecting your hire car from Newman Airport (ZNE) where we work with five suppliers to offer reliable car hire options.
Whether you need a short-term car rental to get around Newman or are embarking on a longer journey throughout Western Australia, you can pick up your hire car in Newman.
 | Great Northern Highway, Newman 6753 7:00am - 7:00pm weekdays. 8:00am - 11:00am Saturday. 12:00pm - 2:00pm and 6:00pm - 7:00pm Sunday. |
 | 1568 Woodstock Street, Newman 6753 7:00am - 6:30pm weekdays. 7:00am - 12:00pm Saturday. Closed Sunday. |
Adding extras to your booking in Newman like a car seat, booster seat or GPS to your booking is easy with VroomVroomVroom. Simply select what extras you need in the display box during the booking process online or call our customer care team if you need to add something after booking.
No. Unfortunately, many car hire suppliers have travel restrictions for certain regions. In Western Australia, you are advised to not drive your vehicle to the north of Carnarvon, on certain roads including Kalumburu Road, on the Gibb River Road and beyond 100 kilometres of Perth city between dusk and dawn. Please confirm any restrictions with your car hire supplier at pick up to avoid fines.
You can, however, they must meet the same minimum age and drivers licence requirements as the main person on the rental booking. There may also be a fee for additional drivers and you should check this with your car hire supplier.
Newman is located on the edge of the Western Desert and is the site for one of the world’s largest single open-cut iron ore mines. While mining plays a large role in this town, there is also plenty of natural wonders to be explored including freshwater springs and four-wheel-drive trails. Here are some of our favourite spots in Newman:
Address: Newman, 6753
Take in amazing views of the Ophthalmia Ranges when you hike to the top of Mount Newman, which is 1128m above sea level. You can drive (by four-wheel drive) halfway to the summit which will take around two hours, or hike from the base which takes around four hours.
Address: Newman, 6753
A popular spot to dive in for a refreshing dip, Ophthalmia Dam is the result of a branch of the Fortescue River being dammed in 1981. The dam was made to capture seasonal rain to replenish underground water reserves. There’s also shelters, barbecues and tables on site.
Address: 77 Newman Drive, Newman 6753
Seasons Hotel Newman offers guests simple and well-appointed rooms with mini-fridges, tea/coffee making facilities, flat screen TVs and paid WiFi. Depending on room type you may share a bathroom. Free parking is available.
Address: LOT 10 Great Northern Highway, Newman 6753
Capricorn Village is located 10-minutes drive from Newman’s town centre and offers guests air-conditioned rooms and access to popular streaming services via flatscreen TVs in each room. Rooms also have desks, refrigerators, outdoor seating area and private ensuite bathrooms.
