If you’re hoping to make the most of your time in Newcastle, then flying before jumping into a rental vehicle is the way to go.
Williamtown Newcastle Airport is well connected to both Australia and the rest of the world, with more than 250 flights taking place every week.
Here are just some reasons why a hire car could be the right choice for you.
FLY DIRECTLY FROM 11 DOMESTIC DESTINATIONS
Newcastle might not be a capital city, but the airport is busy and well-connected.
You can fly there directly from 11 domestic destinations: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, the Gold Coast, Cairns, Ballina/Byron Bay, Lord Howe Island, Narrabri and Cobar.
Between them, these destinations indirectly connect you to another 65 international locations. So, wherever you are in the world, Williamtown Airport Newcastle isn’t far away.
SAVE TIME GETTING TO NEWCASTLE
In Australia, distances between towns and cities are long.
If you’re up for a road trip, then dropping by Newcastle on the way is a great idea. Make the most of your time behind the wheel with our road trip guides – like this one from Sydney to Brisbane.
But, if you don’t have time to drive all the way, then you could get there quicker by flying. Newcastle is just 35 minutes by air from Sydney, 95 minutes from Melbourne and 90 minutes from Brisbane.
That means you’ll have much more time for enjoying the city – whether you want to take unforgettable day trips or have some unexpected experiences in and around town.
BE ON THE ROAD IN MINUTES
Most car hire providers are in-terminal at Williamtown Airport Newcastle.
So, you can be off the plane and on the road in minutes. Simply pick up your luggage then follow the signs to the rental desks.
Finding SIXT is particularly easy, thanks to our bright orange logo. We’re just 100 metres east of the arrivals area. Our lovely staff will greet you, answer your questions, give you some tips (if you need them!), and get you to your vehicle as quickly as possible.
CHOOSE A CAR RENTAL TO SUIT YOUR TRIP
When you book a car rental at Williamtown Airport Newcastle, you have plenty of vehicles to choose from.
SIXT, being one of the world’s biggest car rental companies, has a particularly large and varied fleet.
There’s a car for everyone and every situation – whether you want to travel comfortably with friends or family in a spacious, smooth-driving SUV or minimise your impact on the environment in an electric vehicle (EV).
CUSTOMISE YOUR CAR RENTAL TO MEET YOUR NEEDS
Not only can you find the right vehicle at Williamtown Airport Newcastle, you can also tailor your vehicle of choice to meet your needs.
SIXT offers a range of optional extras, including car seats so that babies and children can travel safely, GPS units so you don’t get lost, and prepaid fuel so you don’t have to stress about finding a petrol station on the way back to the airport.
TRAVEL IN AND AROUND NEWCASTLE FREELY
While there’s plenty to see and experience in Newcastle’s town centre, there’s so much more beyond the city limits.
With a car rental from the airport at your fingertips, you can get to all the out-of-the-way places you could otherwise miss.
You could spend a day dolphin-spotting around the tranquil waters of Port Stephens, go wine-tasting in the Hunter Valley or visit the glorious Myall Lakes National Park.
And these are just the beginning. There are plenty more ideas in our guide to spending a weekend in Newcastle.
