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 R639/day – about 1 287% 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 R710/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Newcastle is April (R941/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
R763
February
R710
March
R728
April
R941
May
R923
June
R816
July
R834
August
R781
September
R816
October
R870
November
R816
December
R799
What car do most people hire in Newcastle?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Newcastle are the following: Compact cars (Class Compact Car or similar), Intermediate cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar), and SUV cars (Mitsubishi Montero Sport 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 8 July 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 8 July 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Newcastle for a week from Avis?
From Avis you can hire a car in Newcastle from about R11 510 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.