Car Rental Newcastle Airport

Situated nine miles north of New South Wales' city of Newcastle lies the Newcastle or Williamtown Airport, Australia's 12th busiest air travel hub in terms of passenger numbers. As much as 1.2 million passengers were handled in 2009 in this joint public and military airport.

The Newcastle Airport houses one passenger terminal with an annual capacity of 1.5 million passengers. There are two baggage claim sections and three gates, while long-term parking is available for 1,500 vehicles. This regional airport is served by a number of airlines with flights to Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Gold Coast, and Norfolk Island.

Through the Nelson Bay Road, Newcastle Airport is a 29 minute drive to the heart of Newcastle. Car hire in Newcastle Airport is readily on-hand from five reputable car rental firms represented in the airport. The car rental desks are situated at the terminal's arrivals area.

Cheap car hire in Newcastle Airport can be arranged over the internet before you arrive so you can easily pick it up and make your way to nearby attractions. Several natural areas are within easy reach of the airport including the Kooragang Wetlands, the Kooragan Nature Reserve, and the Hexham Swamp Nature Reserve.

Both Newcastle and its airport are also great starting point for trips to mountains, beaches and wineries, making car rental in Newcastle Airport a practical means for transportation during a holiday. Plan a day trip to Hunter Valley and see the town of Cessnock, which lies within an hour's drive from the central business district of Newcastle.