Hire a car at Newcastle Airport from Hertz and you’re well placed to explore the charismatic and spirited capital of the north-east. Newcastle is a lively city and gateway to northern England and the Scottish Borders.
We’re located in the terminal building. So, just head on over to our car hire desk when you pass through security.
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Rental Qualifications and RequirementsOur car hire branch at Newcastle International Airport is open seven days a week from 07:00 until 23:00 Monday-Friday and 22:00 on a Sunday, and we offer flexible pick-up and drop off hours.
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Collect your Newcastle Airport car hire with Hertz today and you’ll be able to choose from our full range of rental cars.
Select from family-ready sedans, sporty saloons ideal for business meetings or our latest EV options for greener travel.
Once you’ve passed through security, our front desk is just across the way in the main terminal building. Look out for the Hertz logo signage. Our staff are on-hand to get you set up with the keys to your car hire as quickly as we can.
Once you’ve picked up the keys, you can get into central Newcastle in as little as 15 minutes.
Go green with your rental choice by hiring an EV from Hertz Newcastle Airport. We’ve a range of popular electric and hybrid vehicles for hire. With an EV, you’ll avoid Clean Air charges across Newcastle and the Gateshead area.
Plus, Newcastle has a range of fast device chargers located across the city. With connectors on many key intersections and tourist locations, you can ensure you stay topped up as you explore the city and beyond.
A compact rental makes exploring Newcastle easier than ever. Like any British city, streets can be tight and parking spaces small. So, if you’d rather hire a car that lends itself to high-performance in a smaller package, then a compact or hatchback rental is the choice for you.
Spacious and smooth, a saloon provides a luxurious way of navigating the northeast of England. Larger than some of our other rentals, a saloon car has all the space you’ll need for a family weekend on the coast, or a client-facing business trip. Whatever your needs, take a look at our current saloon rental offering for today’s choices.
Time to drop off your rental back at the airport? Here’s everything you need to know.
You can return your hire car to our office at Newcastle International Airport. You’ll need to drop it off at the Hertz lot, just off the A696/Newcastle International Airport roundabout.
We’re just a short walk from the entrance to the terminal building.
Dropping your car off is straightforward and simple. Just return the car to our airport lot by the agreed date and time on your booking confirmation. You can hand the keys back at the pick-up desk in the airport terminal where our staff will complete your return.
You can extend your Hertz rental by letting our staff know when you pick up your vehicle or contact the branch once you are on the road to arrange for additional days.
There may also be the option to return you car to a different location than Newcastle Airport. Please let us know if you plan to do this when you first pick-up the vehicle. There may be additional charges and doing so is restricted to certain locations and vehicles.
You might face late return fees if you return your car beyond the time and date given on your booking confirmation. Late fees could result in your being charged an additional day’s rental.
We accept most major credit or debit cards. You can pre-pay when you first book online for cheaper rates. Alternatively, we can charge you an initial deposit on the day you pick-up your vehicle, with the remaining fee charged after you return the car. Read more on our debit card information.
Damage liability and loss through theft is included in your rental agreement with us. However, you may want to take out additional insurance protection to cover yourself and passengers in the result of personal injury of third-party damage. Learn more about Hertz SuperCover now.
It is possible to rent a car in the UK if you’re under 25, but you’ll need to meet certain criteria to do so. You’ll need to have held a full licence for at least a year. You’ll also be restricted to renting certain vehicles only, usually those of a particular size and power.
You can rent a car in the UK on a non-UK licence. You’ll need to provide an International Driving Permit in some cases, as well as a valid passport bearing the same name as the driver renting the vehicle.