Newcastle car hires from $39

Intermediate and full-size models will handle the CBD traffic comfortably as well as provide a smooth ride along coastal roads. 4WDs are priced cheaply considering the off-road versatility they provide. It’s best to check the hire conditions to assure driving is allowed on unsurfaced roads, when choosing a 4WD.

The standard speed limit throughout the urban area of Newcastle is 50 km/h. Between 08:00–09:30 and 14:30–16:00 on weekdays, a 40 km/h maximum is enforced surrounding schools, indicated by flashing yellow lights and marked pedestrian crossings. Highways and motorways around Newcastle vary from 100–110 km/h.

No.2 Sportsground Car Park on Smith St has all-day parking available for roughly A$8. Closer to the CBD, Mall Car Park has a approximate A$5 flat rate on Saturdays and is free on Sundays. The first 15min of metered parking across Newcastle is free when using the EasyPark app.

On average a car hire in Newcastle costs $77 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at East Coast Car Rentals ($39/day), Budget ($45/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($52/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at East Coast Car Rentals 849 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW 2302 (2 kilometres from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Newcastle is $6.54 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $78 and $105, depending on the car size.

Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Newcastle.

Car hire companies onsite at Williamtown airport include Budget, Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Williamtown airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Alamo, Hertz, Europcar, Avis and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Special car hire in Newcastle costs $83 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Newcastle costs $72 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Newcastle costs $104 per day, on average.

In Newcastle, cars are most frequently hired at East Coast Car Rentals 849 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW (2 km from city centre ).

On average a car hire in Newcastle costs $537 per week ($77 per day).

On average a car hire in Newcastle costs $2,300 per month ($77 per day).

You'll need to present your driver's licence and a credit or debit card before picking up your Newcastle hire car. If your licence isn't in English, you'll also need an official translation, such as an International Driver's Permit. Usually, you need to have held your licence for at least one year and be 21 or older.

If you have passengers under 145 cm tall, they need to be in a booster seat or restraint appropriate for their age and weight. Children 145 cm or taller can usually use a normal seat and seatbelt, and babies under six months must be in a rear-facing car seat.