Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Newcastle to see all of its attractions.

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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
S$ 174
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newcastle in June
Estimated hotel price
S$ 174
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Newcastle in January, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 120 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Newcastle, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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How to Get to Newcastle

Plane

When flying to Newcastle, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Williamtown (NTL), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Newcastle from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 10h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 73 miles from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

When flying to Newcastle, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Williamtown (NTL), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Newcastle from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 10h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 73 miles from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Newcastle

NTLNewcastle Williamtown
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Newcastle

Lufthansa
Good (8,143 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,541 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,122 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,449 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,010 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,476 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,626 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,006 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,629 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,885 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,479 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,415 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,573 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,293 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,670 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newcastle

From 5-star hotels such as the Crystalbrook Kingsley to great affordable options like the The Esplanade Motel, Newcastle offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 124 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 152 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Newcastle, with prices from S$ 52 to S$ 797 per night. Newcastle CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Newcastle are about 51% 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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NOAH'S on the beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 147+
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Mercure Newcastle
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
S$ 110+
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ibis Newcastle
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
S$ 93+
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Hiring a car in Newcastle

Expect to pay S$ 1.55 per litre in Newcastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 18.60 and S$ 24.79. The most frequently booked car type in Newcastle is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.55 per litre in Newcastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 18.60 and S$ 24.79. The most frequently booked car type in Newcastle is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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