Car rental in Newcastle, Australia

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When's the cheapest time to rent a car in Newcastle?

Our data shows that August is the cheapest month to rent a car in Newcastle. It's around ฿1,617 per day in August, compared to the yearly average of ฿3,033 per day.
Cheapest month avgAugust • ฿1,617
Yearly average price฿3,033

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There are 31 car rental providers in Newcastle. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pickup spot.

Car rental pickup spots in Newcastle

Compare car rental prices at airports, train stations, and in different neighborhoods across Newcastle. You might find a better price, or the perfect pickup point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Newcastle

What's the most popular car to rent in Newcastle?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Kia Picanto is the most popular car to rent in Newcastle, with prices starting from ฿1,130 per day. The Kia Carnival and similar models are also popular choices in Newcastle.
Kia Picanto
Kia Picanto16% chose this
Kia Carnival
Kia Carnival11% chose this
Suzuki Swift
Suzuki Swift8% chose this
Polestar 2
Polestar 25% chose this
Most popular carKia Picanto
Why?Small, practical, easy to park

Newcastle's cheapest car rental providers

Budget has the cheapest car rental in Newcastle right now, with prices from ฿1,130 per day. You'll save an average of ฿100 per day when you book with them.
Budgetfrom ฿1,130 per day
Keddy By Europcarfrom ฿1,184 per day
Europcarfrom ฿1,218 per day
East Coastfrom ฿1,289 per day
Cheapest providerBudget
Book with them to save around฿100 per day

Renting a car in Newcastle: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car rental companyEast Coast
Most popular carCompact, 4-5 doors
Average daily price฿5,445
Best time to book2 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Newcastle

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car rental rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Newcastle car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van rental options in Newcastle that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Newcastle for a whole month

Want to rent a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Newcastle avoid costly admin in between pickups by renting out cars for longer periods. So see whether monthly car rental is cheaper than the three weeks needed by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on filling up the tank as you take off in Newcastle, look out for deals with a "full to full" fuel policy, as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

Skip the lines

We call out keyless pickup when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up means no lines. Just turn up at your preferred Newcastle car rental location, hop in, and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in Newcastle will set you back around ฿5,445 per day or ฿16,714 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Newcastle is an intermediate crossover (similar to an SUV). The most popular is Compact, 4-5 doors.

The cheapest car rental companies in Newcastle are currently Europcar and Avis.

Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Newcastle is currently August.

On average, around ฿16,714. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Newcastle is ฿7,913.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to rent a car in Newcastle for a whole month is ฿62,423. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Newcastle, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Newcastle that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car rental companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select "Return car to a different location" when you search with us.

Public transportation can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Newcastle.

Most places – Newcastle included – allow people under the age of 25 to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance deductible for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is ฿1,290 per day. The average price per day is around ฿4,761.

Of course. Most major car rental companies like East Coast, Thrifty and Sixt offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travelers rated East Coast as the best overall in terms of experience.

Yes – van rental is available in Newcastle.