Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Newcastle travel guide

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You're Going to Love Newcastle

With a population of 308,308, Newcastle is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Newcastle deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Newcastle

If you’re looking for affordable options, Harbour Bar (1 Honeysuckle Dr unit 18) and Coal & Cedar (382 Hunter St 380) are great picks.

When to visit Newcastle

Newcastle in August
Estimated hotel price
$185
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newcastle in August
Estimated hotel price
$185
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Newcastle in January, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 120 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Newcastle, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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How to Get to Newcastle

Plane

When flying to Newcastle, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Williamtown (NTL), which is located 16 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Newcastle include Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar. The shortest domestic flight to Newcastle departs from Brisbane and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 118 km from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

When flying to Newcastle, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Williamtown (NTL), which is located 16 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Newcastle include Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar. The shortest domestic flight to Newcastle departs from Brisbane and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 118 km from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Newcastle

TROTaree
NTLNewcastle Williamtown
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Newcastle

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,775 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,721 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,174 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,110 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,259 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,679 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,698 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,389 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,160 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,865 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,452 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newcastle

Average rates range from around $135 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $195 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Newcastle, with prices from $57 to $1,465 per night. Newcastle CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Newcastle are about 33% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Newcastle by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Newcastle

Most booked hotels in Newcastle

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Little National Hotel Newcastle
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$188+
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Springs Newcastle
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$197+
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Holiday Inn Express Newcastle By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$154+
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NOAH'S on the beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$171+
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The Executive Inn, Newcastle
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$176+
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Reign Inn Newcastle
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$130+
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Hiring a car in Newcastle

Hiring a car in Newcastle costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Newcastle.

Expect to pay $1.63 per litre in Newcastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.50 and $25.99. Economy (Hyundai Accent Hatch or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Newcastle, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Newcastle costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Newcastle.

Expect to pay $1.63 per litre in Newcastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.50 and $25.99. Economy (Hyundai Accent Hatch or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Newcastle, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Newcastle

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$31/day

Economy

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$36/day

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