On average, car rentals in Newcastle cost around AUD $105.75 per day, with the lowest-priced rentals available from AUD $28.28 per day.
Pick up your car in the city, not the airport. City locations in Newcastle are often 10-15% cheaper because they don't have extra airport fees.
Visiting during a peak time like school holidays or the Supercars event? Booking ahead can lock in a better rate before the cheapest cars are all gone.
Go for a smaller car. A compact is not only cheaper to rent but also sips less fuel and is way easier to park on busy streets like Darby Street.
Compare weekend rates carefully. Sometimes, picking up from a city depot on a Friday afternoon can unlock a special weekend package deal.
Book a rental car to see:
Hunter Valley wineries – Pokolbin, Cessnock, Lovedale
Port Stephens – Nelson Bay, beaches, sand dunes
Lake Macquarie – Swansea, Caves Beach, Redhead
Maitland