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

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 June
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newcastle in June
Estimated hotel price
$123
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 San Francisco and takes around 25h 40m.

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 San Francisco and takes around 25h 40m.

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

NTLNewcastle Williamtown
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Newcastle

KLM
Good (1,481 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,881 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,841 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,368 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,291 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,909 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,162 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,559 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,534 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,735 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,877 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,235 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,486 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,149 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,909 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newcastle

Average rates range from around $98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $147 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Newcastle, with prices from $40 to $1,028 per night. Newcastle CBD is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Newcastle are about 35% 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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Little National Hotel Newcastle
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 797 reviews)
$128+
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Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3161 reviews)
$102+
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Wallsend on Longworth
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 313 reviews)
$211+
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NOAH'S on the beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4052 reviews)
$122+
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Reign Inn Newcastle
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1342 reviews)
$92+
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Mercure Newcastle
4 stars
Good (6.9, 2455 reviews)
$99+
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Renting a car in Newcastle

Renting a car in Newcastle costs $47 per day, on average, or $94 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Newcastle.

Expect to pay $5.91 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 $70.86 and $94.48. The most frequently booked car type in Newcastle is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Newcastle costs $47 per day, on average, or $94 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Newcastle.

Expect to pay $5.91 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 $70.86 and $94.48. The most frequently booked car type in Newcastle is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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