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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Newcastle has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Newcastle

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 May
Estimated hotel price
$246
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newcastle in May
Estimated hotel price
$246
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 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Newcastle from New Zealand departs from Queenstown and takes around 22h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 73 miles from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

When flying to Newcastle, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Williamtown (NTL), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Newcastle from New Zealand departs from Queenstown and takes around 22h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 73 miles from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Newcastle

NTLNewcastle Williamtown
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Newcastle

Lufthansa
Good (8,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,525 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,007 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,423 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,395 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,960 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,593 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,751 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (922 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,569 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,796 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,399 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,346 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,423 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,523 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,982 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newcastle

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Newcastle, with prices from $68 to $1,747 per night. Newcastle CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Newcastle are about 37% 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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The Lucky Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$155+
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NOAH'S on the beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$204+
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Mercure Newcastle
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$160+
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ibis Newcastle
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
$129+
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Hiring a car in Newcastle

Hiring a car in Newcastle costs $95 per day, on average, or $285 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $2.23 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 $26.72 and $35.62. The most frequently booked car type in Newcastle is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Newcastle costs $95 per day, on average, or $285 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $2.23 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 $26.72 and $35.62. The most frequently booked car type in Newcastle is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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