Great value rental cars from Merewether’s most trusted car hire providers
The Newcastle beach suburb of Merewether is popular among locals and tourists alike, both for its beautiful coastline and easy access to the hinterland, including the Hunter Valley wine region.
Let VroomVroomVroom make searching, comparing and booking an affordable hire car for pick up in Merewether easy. With our easy to use search function you can search for and book your hire car in as little as two minutes.
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on March 24, 2025 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 24 March, 2025
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| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Passenger Van, SUV and Ute. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Five car rental depots in Merewether. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, East Coast, Hertz and Thrifty. |
1
33%
Mazda CX-30Compact SUV
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty
2
17%
Toyota Corolla HybridCompact Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty
3
17%
Suzuki SwiftCompact Car
5
5
1 small
Budget
4
17%
Hyundai i30Compact Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty
5
17%
Kia CeratoIntermediate Car
5
5
2 small
Budget
Hyundai i30
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Hyundai Staria
8
5
2 small
Budget
Kia Carnival
8
4
2 large, 2 small
Hertz, Avis
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
Budget
Kia Sportage
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz, Avis, Budget
Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
Budget
Mazda CX-3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Hertz
Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-9
7
4
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz, Avis, Budget
Toyota C-HR
5
5
3 small
Avis
Toyota Camry
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Hertz, Avis, Budget
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Hertz, Avis
Toyota Corolla
5
4
3 small
Avis, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 small
Avis
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger
5
5
4 small
Avis, Budget
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Prado
7
5
2 small
Budget, Avis
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mystery Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Hertz
The price range indicates the AUD per-day rental rates from bookings made using our search engine, excluding any extras, in most cases. While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 24 March, 2025
Per day price range
24 Mar
$48
$48
$229
$229
25 Mar
$48
$48
$222
$222
26 Mar
$48
$48
$52
$52
27 Mar
$40
$40
$92
$92
28 Mar
$47
$47
$85
$85
29 Mar
$42
$42
$52
$52
30 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Per day price range
24 Mar
$231
$231
$236
$236
25 Mar
$56
$56
$211
$211
26 Mar
$56
$56
$56
$56
27 Mar
$47
$47
$95
$95
28 Mar
$54
$54
$88
$88
29 Mar
$49
$49
$57
$57
30 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Per day price range
24 Mar
$133
$133
$248
$248
25 Mar
$93
$93
$226
$226
26 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
27 Mar
$96
$96
$109
$109
28 Mar
$99
$99
$111
$111
29 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
30 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Per day price range
24 Mar
$247
$247
$253
$253
25 Mar
$225
$225
$230
$230
26 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
27 Mar
$101
$101
$103
$103
28 Mar
$101
$101
$103
$103
29 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
30 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Per day price range
24 Mar
$61
$61
$249
$249
25 Mar
$61
$61
$249
$249
26 Mar
$61
$61
$61
$61
27 Mar
$51
$51
$99
$99
28 Mar
$60
$60
$96
$96
29 Mar
$53
$53
$62
$62
30 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Per day price range
24 Mar
$71
$71
$71
$71
25 Mar
$71
$71
$71
$71
26 Mar
$71
$71
$71
$71
27 Mar
$60
$60
$129
$129
28 Mar
$69
$69
$128
$128
29 Mar
$62
$62
$72
$72
30 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Per day price range
24 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
25 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
26 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
27 Mar
$138
$138
$138
$138
28 Mar
$141
$141
$141
$141
29 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
30 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Per day price range
24 Mar
$67
$67
$67
$67
25 Mar
$67
$67
$67
$67
26 Mar
$67
$67
$67
$67
27 Mar
$56
$56
$56
$56
28 Mar
$64
$64
$64
$64
29 Mar
$58
$58
$66
$66
30 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Per day price range
24 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
25 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
26 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
27 Mar
$181
$181
$185
$185
28 Mar
$146
$146
$149
$149
29 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
30 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Per day price range
24 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
25 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
26 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
27 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
28 Mar
$131
$131
$131
$131
29 Mar
$110
$110
$136
$136
30 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Per day price range
24 Mar
$76
$76
$97
$97
25 Mar
$76
$76
$97
$97
26 Mar
$76
$76
$97
$97
27 Mar
$64
$64
$73
$73
28 Mar
$64
$64
$82
$82
29 Mar
$64
$64
$82
$82
30 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.
Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.
Prices are in AUD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 24 March, 2025
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Car hire depots in Merewether are marked on the map below.
50 Clyde St, Hamilton North NSW, 2292
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
50 Clyde St, Hamilton North NSW, 2292
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
3.60 • 3 ratings
849 Hunter Street, Newcastle West NSW, 2302
Today • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
4.60 • 3 ratings
11b/50 Clyde Street, Hamilton North NSW, 2292
Today • 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
11b/50 Clyde Street, Hamilton North NSW, 2292
Today • 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4.60 • 3 ratings
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On hiring a car in Merewether
Prices start at AUD $40 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $138 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Merewether.
If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs AUD $56 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car in Merewether.
If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs between AUD $100 and AUD $316 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Merewether.
The highest-rated rental car in Merewether is Suzuki Swift or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
East Coast and Thrifty are the highest-rated car hire providers in Merewether, based on ratings by our customers.
The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available in Merewether may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.
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