Gateshead car rentals

When it comes to driving around the town and the county of Tyne and Wear, your best choice of Gateshead car hire should depend on the number of passengers and your budget. Small economy cars and compacts are cheaper and more fuel efficient while large vehicles like 4x4s and saloons are a bit more expensive but offer more storage capacity and seating for parties of four or more.

The legal speed limit across Gateshead is 30mph, but there are districts where a strict 20mph zone is enforced. Cars driving through urban areas are allowed to travel at 40mph, while in rural areas that limit increases to 50mph. On dual carriageways, the legal limit is 60mph, and vehicles driving on the A1(M) and A194(M) can accelerate to speeds up to 70mph along certain sections. Anticipate traffic cameras and CCTV at all major junctions, road interchanges as well as in populated and retail districts.

Gateshead Council administers a number of on-street parking, short term and long term car parks around town. On-street parking is on a pay and display basis, where the maximum limit is 3h and charges vary from £0.90-£1.20 depending on location. Short term surface car parks have a max limit of 3h and rates range from around £1 per hour to around £2.60 for 2h, while rates at long term surface car parks vary from £0.40 to £2.50 depending on location. Hours of operation also vary with some car parks open 24h a day. Cash and PaybyPhone payments are accepted.

Based on our information, car rental agencies in Gateshead only have manual transmission cars.

The average gas price in Gateshead is $6.99 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $84 and $112, depending on the car size.

Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Gateshead.

Car rental companies onsite at Newcastle airport include Europcar, GREEN MOTION, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Sixt, Hertz, Budget and National.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Newcastle airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, GREEN MOTION, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Sixt, Hertz, Budget, and National.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Mini car rental in Gateshead costs $26 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Gateshead costs $38 per day, on average.

Most car rental providers in Gateshead offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Gateshead, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 6 car rental agencies in Gateshead.

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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Gateshead so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.