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Just a two hour drive north of Sydney with a hire car, Newcastle is a popular coastal getaway for those who would like to avoid the chaos and stresses of big city life.

Built around a large port used for shipping coal and steel, Newcastle has grown from being a small convict settlement to a vibrant city and has managed to retain its laid back lifestyle and charm.

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Drive a Hire Car in Newcastle

Newcastle is blessed with endless choices of things to see and do in Newcastle, as well as surrounding cities. With stunning beaches lining the east of the city, and the world famous Hunter Valley to the west, a hire car will give you the freedom to see and do the things that interest you, without the hassle of timetables or tour groups. For extra convenient and more choices you can collect your hire car from Newcastle Airport or downtown depots located in the city.

One of the main attractions of Newcastle are the countless beaches all within close proximity of the city. There are over 10 beaches to choose from, and several feature bathing pools carved out of the rocks. Drive your hire car along the coast north of Newcastle, and a short distance away you will find Stockton Beach, home to impressive sand dunes which stretch for over 30 km.

Drive your hire car west of Newcastle, and visit the Hunter Valley, home to many world class wineries. With lush green hills and a backdrop of mountains, the area provides the perfect setting for a scenic drive. On the way, be sure to stop at Mount Sugarloaf, an extinct volcano just outside of Newcastle. Drive your hire car along Mt Sugarloaf Rd to the lookout with at the top where you will be rewarded with stunning views. From here you can see the city of Newcastle, Lake Macquarie to the north, and the Hunter Valley to the west, definitely worth checking out if visiting the area.

Rent a Car in Newcastle with DriveAway Holidays

DriveAway Holidays is a Multi Award Winning Car Rental Wholesaler offering great rates on Worldwide Car Hire, Motorhome Rental and more. In conjunction with the largest Rental Car suppliers in Newcastle, we provide you with convenience and more choice on your holiday. DriveAway Holidays provides 24/7 customer service and a safe, secure and reliable online booking engine. Book your Newcastle Car Hire and Motorhome Rental today with DriveAway Holidays.

With no Credit Card fees, no Amendment fees and no Cancellation fee policies; DriveAway Holidays is committed to providing you with a professional and friendly service to make your self-drive holiday a memorable experience in Newcastle.

DriveAway Holidays has been driving Australians overseas since 1988. Our prices are competitive, we are professional and we try our best to provide exceptional service. Working with most major car rental companies makes us one of the biggest and one of the best.