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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Charlestown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Charlestown

Charlestown is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. Consider staying at least one whole day in Charlestown to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Charlestown

Charlestown in August
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Charlestown in August
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Charlestown

Plane

When flying to Charlestown, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Williamtown (NTL), which is located 23 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Charlestown include Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Air India. The shortest domestic flight to Charlestown departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Charlestown is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 111 km from Charlestown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

When flying to Charlestown, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Williamtown (NTL), which is located 23 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Charlestown include Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Air India. The shortest domestic flight to Charlestown departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Charlestown is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 111 km from Charlestown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Charlestown

TROTaree
NTLNewcastle Williamtown
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Charlestown

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Charlestown

Most booked hotels in Charlestown

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Charlestown Executive Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$145+
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The Executive Inn, Newcastle
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$167+
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Lambton Park Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$83+
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Hiring a car in Charlestown

Hiring a car in Charlestown costs $80 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Charlestown.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Charlestown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Charlestown, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Charlestown costs $80 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Charlestown.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Charlestown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Charlestown, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

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