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Cheapflights insights for Newcastle car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Newcastle, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Newcastle?
For the best savings on car hire in Newcastle, make your reservation 8 days before pickup. The average price then is just R625/day – about 1 266% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in Newcastle?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Newcastle is East Coast Car Rentals (rated 10.0/10). Thrifty (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
East Coast Car Rentals
10.0
Thrifty
10.0
Europcar
10.0
Budget
8.5
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Newcastle?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Newcastle is February, when you can expect to pay R695/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Newcastle is April (R921/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
R747
February
R695
March
R712
April
R921
May
R886
June
R782
July
R834
August
R712
September
R764
October
R886
November
R782
December
R816
What car do most people hire in Newcastle?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Newcastle are the following: SUV cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar), Intermediate cars (Hyundai Accent or similar), and Full-size cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Newcastle?
keddy by Europcar has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in Newcastle at 2.
Top rental agencies in Newcastle
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Newcastle known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Newcastle. Reviews were last updated on 13 September 2025.
East Coast Car Rentals
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8,0
Comfort
6,0
Overall
10,0
Pick-up/drop-off
10,0
Value
6,0
Thrifty
2 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10,0
Comfort
10,0
Overall
10,0
Pick-up/drop-off
10,0
Value
10,0
Europcar
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10,0
Comfort
10,0
Overall
10,0
Pick-up/drop-off
10,0
Value
8,6
Budget
3 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9,0
Comfort
8,5
Overall
8,5
Pick-up/drop-off
9,0
Value
6,5
Alamo
2 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8,5
Comfort
9,0
Overall
8,5
Pick-up/drop-off
9,0
Value
7,5
Hertz
3 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9,3
Comfort
8,6
Overall
6,6
Pick-up/drop-off
7,3
Value
7,3
National
1 location
Shouqi
1 location
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Newcastle, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 September 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Newcastle for a week from Sixt?
From Sixt you can hire a car in Newcastle from about R9 798 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Newcastle?
Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Newcastle however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
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