Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Newcastle travel guide

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You're Going to Love Newcastle

With a population of 308,308, Newcastle is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Newcastle deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Newcastle

Newcastle CBD is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Newcastle. These include popular favourites such as Uptowns (6/23 Watt Street), Hao Chi Newcastle (326 King St, Newcastle Nsw) and Meet (9 Darby St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Harbour Bar (1 Honeysuckle Dr unit 18) and Coal & Cedar (382 Hunter St 380) are great picks.

When to visit Newcastle

Newcastle in August
Estimated hotel price
$227
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newcastle in August
Estimated hotel price
$227
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Newcastle in January, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 120 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Newcastle, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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How to Get to Newcastle

Plane

When flying to Newcastle, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Williamtown (NTL), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Newcastle from New Zealand departs from Hamilton and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 118 km from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of No Birds and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

When flying to Newcastle, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Williamtown (NTL), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Newcastle from New Zealand departs from Hamilton and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 118 km from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of No Birds and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Newcastle

TROTaree
NTLNewcastle Williamtown
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Newcastle

Lufthansa
Good (7,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,129 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,656 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,953 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,834 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,856 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (813 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,284 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,602 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,423 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,717 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,394 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,326 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (933 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,001 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newcastle

Average rates range from around $232 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $607 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Newcastle, with prices from $67 to $593 per night. Newcastle CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Newcastle are about 110% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newcastle

Most booked hotels in Newcastle

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NOAH'S on the beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$201+
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Mercure Newcastle
4 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$155+
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Hiring a car in Newcastle

Hiring a car in Newcastle costs $41 per day, on average, or $82 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Newcastle.

Expect to pay $1.81 per litre in Newcastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.66 and $28.88. The most frequently booked car type in Newcastle is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Newcastle costs $41 per day, on average, or $82 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Newcastle.

Expect to pay $1.81 per litre in Newcastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.66 and $28.88. The most frequently booked car type in Newcastle is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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