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Compare Car Rental Newcastle to Sydney
Hertz, Thrifty, Avis, Europcar, Budget and East Coast rent cars one way from Newcastle to Sydney. To book, enter Newcastle as the pick-up and Sydney as the drop-off. The results show only cars you can leave in Sydney.
There are no booking fees. Most cars come with free cancellation and unlimited kilometers.
Newcastle to Sydney One Way Car Rental Prices
The drive takes about 2 hours, so a short rental is often enough. A small car costs about A$250 for 1 day and A$360 for 2 days in total. An SUV costs about A$340 for 1 day and A$490 for 2 days.
For 4 days, a small car costs about A$520 and an SUV about A$660. A small car for 7 days costs about A$660.
For a 4-day rental, early December, February and March are the cheapest times. Christmas week costs 50 to 60% more than usual. The January school vacation costs 10 to 30% more.
| Rental length | Small car | SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days | A$270 to A$360 | A$320 to A$490 |
| 4 days | A$400 to A$520 | A$500 to A$660 |
| 7 days | A$500 to A$660 | A$570 to A$830 |
| Pick-up | Small car, 4 days | SUV, 4 days |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-November | A$530 | A$760 |
| Late November | A$570 | A$800 |
| Early December | A$470 | A$590 |
| Christmas week | A$810 | A$1,000 |
| Mid-January, school vacation | A$580 | A$850 |
| Early February | A$450 | A$550 |
| Early March | A$480 | A$620 |
Newcastle to Sydney Relocation Fees
Distance Between Newcastle & Sydney
M1 Pacific Motorway
Via Wyong, the Hawkesbury River, NorthConnex
170 km · about 2 h 15 min · half a day
The direct way, freeway all the way to Sydney’s northern suburbs. The M1 itself is toll-free.
Central Coast
Via Swansea, The Entrance, Terrigal, Gosford
about 200 km · about 3 h · a day
Lake Macquarie and the Central Coast beaches. You rejoin the M1 at Gosford.
Newcastle to Sydney Drive: Attractions on the Road
The M1 is the quick way. The Central Coast route is slower and stays near the water.
Central Coast
The old Pacific Highway crosses the Lake Macquarie channel at Swansea. At The Entrance, pelicans are fed on the waterfront every afternoon. Terrigal has a surf beach and the Skillion headland.
Hawkesbury River
Brooklyn sits beside the M1 at the Hawkesbury River crossing, a good break before the last hour into Sydney.
Picking Up in Newcastle, Dropping Off in Sydney
- Newcastle Airport is at Williamtown, about 25 km (16 mi) north of the city. Hertz, Avis and Europcar have counters there. Hertz, Thrifty and Budget rent from 50 Clyde Street, Hamilton North, about 4 km (2.5 mi) from downtown. East Coast is at 849 Hunter Street. Search "Newcastle – All areas" as the pick-up to see them all.
- You can drop off downtown or at Sydney Airport, about 10 km (6 mi) further south. Allow extra time in rush-hour traffic.
- Check the Sydney drop-off address before you book. Avis, Budget and some Hertz cars go back to a location in Penrith or Blacktown, 30 to 50 km (19 to 31 mi) west of downtown. Thrifty, Europcar and East Coast cars go back to downtown, Mascot or Sydney Airport.
- The M1 has no tolls. NorthConnex, the M2, the Harbour Bridge and the Harbour Tunnel all charge tolls. Which of them you use depends on where you drop off. The rental company bills the tolls after the trip, often with an admin fee.
People Also Ask: Newcastle to Sydney Car Rental
Can I rent a car in Newcastle and drop it off at Sydney Airport?
Yes, with some companies. Choose Sydney Airport (SYD) as the drop-off to see which ones. It is about 15 minutes past downtown. Allow for city traffic if you have a flight to catch.
How long is the drive from Newcastle to Sydney?
About 2 hours from Newcastle to downtown Sydney on the M1 in light traffic. Sydney Airport is about 15 minutes further. Allow more time in Sydney’s rush hours and on holiday weekends.
Which companies offer one way car rental from Newcastle?
Hertz, Thrifty, Avis, Europcar, Budget and East Coast rent one way from Newcastle to Sydney. For another drop-off, search with your own route and dates.
Is car rental from Sydney to Newcastle cheaper?
No. A typical car costs about 5 to 10% more from Sydney. The cheapest cars cost up to 20% more. The same 6 companies rent one way in both directions. See Sydney to Newcastle car rental.
Other Routes
The reverse trip and other one-way routes into Sydney:
- Sydney to Newcastle
- Brisbane to Sydney
- Gold Coast to Sydney
- Byron Bay to Sydney
- Canberra to Sydney
- Melbourne to Sydney
- Perth to Sydney
See all one-way car rentals in Australia.
Prices updated October 2026
Collecting in Newcastle? Our Newcastle car rental page lists the city depots, and Newcastle Airport (NTL) has its own comparison. At the Sydney end, Sydney car rental and Sydney Airport (SYD) cover the drop-off options.
