Car rentals in Newcastle, Australia

Perhaps by now you have realized that driving in Australia is by far the most comfortable and price-effective way to traverse the Outback, especially in terms of renting a car in Newcastle. Continue reading to reserve your Auto Europe car rental in Newcastle known as a historic steel town on top of being the second-largest city in the state of New South Wales! This metropolitan city rests near the mouth of the Hunter River within the Sydney basin and has built a reputation around having the world’s largest coal exporting harbor.

Whether you’re hoping to take a boat to Nobbys Head, visit the chic gazebo at King Edward Park, or maybe even watch a soccer match at the Newcastle International Stadium; car rentals in Newcastle are the best means to explore this busy little city. Take advantage of our free cancellation policy and zero hidden fees by booking your Newcastle car rental today with the Auto Europe team! Trust us when we say that our spectrum of car rentals in Australia will present a world of possibilities!

Newcastle car rental pick-up locations

Perform a simple search on our booking engine located at the top of the page and you will find the guaranteed best car rental prices in Newcastle, specifically at the local airport. The Newcastle Airport (NTL) is the 13th-busiest airport in Australia and can be found 15 km (9.2 mi) north of Newcastle in the suburb of Williamtown. Back in 2017 the Newcastle Airport received more than 1.25 million passengers, many of whom rented a low-cost Newcastle car rental for their holiday or work trip!

Meet our Newcastle car rental partners

At the Newcastle Airport is where you will find our well-known car rental partner Europcar that will furnish travelers with the Australian car rental of their dreams! Regardless of your referred transmission or baggage capacity, these associates tend to an array of vehicles for speedy and efficient pick-up! Find out more about our partnership with Europcar by clicking on the icon below. Also feel free to call us at +1-888-223-5555 in case you have any questions, whether that be about paying for Australia car rentals with debit cards or applying for your International Driver's Permit (IDP).

Europcar at Newcastle Airport Brisbane Airport Terminal, Brisbane, Australia NSW 2318 +61 2 4965 0162

Europcar Hours: Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM Sat - Sun: 8 AM - 12 PM

SUV rental in Newcastle

Drive to Australia’s oldest wine-producing region within the Hunter Valley with a sturdy SUV rental in New Castle from Auto Europe! Models similar to a Subaru Forester, Kia Sportage or Mitsubishi ASX will provide efficient means to tour the 150-something wineries scattered throughout this lush area. Some of the best fermented grapes include Semillon but also Chardonnay, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon.


 

Van rental in Newcastle

Equipped with a model similar to an 8-passenger Kia Carnival, families and friends can’t go wrong with renting a van from Auto Europe while traveling in Newcastle, especially in terms of visiting nearby nature attractions. More room to stretch those legs without needing to sacrifice luggage space will provide smooth sailing to destinations such as Horseshoe Beach, Mereweather, Nobbys Beach, among many others!



 

Common questions about Newcastle car rentals in Australia

What is the age requirement for Australia car rentals?

Travelers must be at least 21 years old to rent a car in Australia with potential other restrictions depending on the car model, such as luxury ones. Another requirement is that drivers have at least one year of valid driving experience. Anyone under 25 will likely receive a young driver surcharge added to their daily rate. Moreover, Australia caps the rental age at 75. Speak with one of our agents at +1-888-223-5555 for more information about Australia car rentals!

Must renters purchase car rental insurance in Australia?

It is mandatory that those renting a car in Australia have at least CDW and theft protection. When booking your vehicle in Australia through Auto Europe, though, these insurances are already included in the booking fee. Learn more about Australia car rental insurance requirements.

May I take my Australia car rental on the ferry?

Unfortunately, no, it’s prohibited to take Australia rental cars outside of the island, including Tasmania and New Zealand.