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Car rental companies in Newcastle

Below are the car rental companies in Newcastle with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • Budget

    7.9 (9702)
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  • Avis

    9 (6029)
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Customer experience
Good and reliable company for renting a car abroad
Easy website, easy phone contact when I had questions. Everything well-organized. Friendly staff. Have rented a car through this company several times and have always been very satisfied.

Newcastle Guide

Found in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, New Castle sits inland from the popular coast and remains an important centre of industry and agriculture for the entire region. With car hire in New Castle visitors can freely travel from the inland region to the coast without wasting time on public transportation.

New Castle is located on the national highway, N11. It connects north from Ladysmith and proceeds through New Castle to Ermelo in the north. A mile north of the city centre, Route 34 cuts east to the coast. This is the fastest way to get to Durban and the other coastal communities of KwaZulu-Natal.

New Castle is an important stopover between the KwaZulu-Natal coast and Kruger National Park. Tourists are likely to spend time in both of those regions, making cheap car hire in New Castle an important consideration. It's even possible to drive directly to Johannesburg (3 hours, 30 minutes) along the N3.

Touring the region by car rental in New Castle is the best way to enjoy the South African landscape, ranging from stunning stretches of coastline to quintessential African savannahs with lions, giraffes and elephants. This is an ideal launching pad for mobile tourists who plan on dividing time between beach life and the safari experience.

Newcastle railway station is in the city centre and connects to Johannesburg, Kruger National Park as well as the resorts on the coast. The station is across from Lyell Street southwest of New Castle golf course.

Practical information

  • Currency
    South African rand
  • Driving direction
    Left
  • City speed limit
    60 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    100 km/h
  • Language
    English, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Afrikaans, Southern Ndebele, Swati, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
  • Popular car category
    Economy

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Is Carrentals.co.uk the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

 What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

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In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

 What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

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You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

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Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

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