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

Newcastle travel guide

Newcastle Tourism | Newcastle Guide

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

Newcastle CBD is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Newcastle. These include popular favorites 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 July
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newcastle in July
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Newcastle in January, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 46.4 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Newcastle, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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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 center. The shortest flight to Newcastle from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 10h 20m.

Car

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

Plane

When flying to Newcastle, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Williamtown (NTL), which is located 16 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Newcastle from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 10h 20m.

Car

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

Airports near Newcastle

TROTaree
NTLNewcastle Williamtown
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Newcastle

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,367 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,093 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,895 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,820 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,865 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,473 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,681 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,353 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (924 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newcastle

Average rates range from around $134 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $363 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Newcastle, with prices from $40 to $355 per night. Newcastle CBD is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Newcastle are about 112% 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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Wallsend on Longworth
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 309 reviews)
$180+
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Holiday Inn Express Newcastle
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1582 reviews)
$105+
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NOAH'S on the beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2530 reviews)
$118+
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Reign Inn Newcastle
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1138 reviews)
$77+
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Mercure Newcastle
4 stars
Good (6.8, 2225 reviews)
$93+
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ibis budget Newcastle
3 stars
Okay (5.5, 2294 reviews)
$48+
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Renting a car in Newcastle

Renting a car in Newcastle costs $32 per day, on average, or $96 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Newcastle.

Expect to pay $3.97 per gallon in Newcastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.70 and $63.59. The most frequently booked car type in Newcastle is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Newcastle costs $32 per day, on average, or $96 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Newcastle.

Expect to pay $3.97 per gallon in Newcastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.70 and $63.59. The most frequently booked car type in Newcastle is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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