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 R663/day – about 1 334% 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). Europcar (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.
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 R717/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Newcastle is April (R950/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
R771
February
R717
March
R735
April
R950
May
R932
June
R879
July
R843
August
R789
September
R825
October
R879
November
R825
December
R807
What car do most people hire in Newcastle?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Newcastle are the following: SUV cars (Nissan X-Trail or similar), Compact cars (Kia Picanto or similar), and Intermediate cars (Nissan X-Trail 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 15 June 2025.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Newcastle area such as East Coast Car Rentals, Europcar and Thrifty. Skim reviews, hire company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.
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Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Newcastle, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 June 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Newcastle for a week from Hertz?
From Hertz you can hire a car in Newcastle from about R21 431 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.