Compare Newcastle International Airport (NCL) car hire

To see the best of the vibrant cities and rugged rural landscapes of the northeast of England, pick up a hire car from Newcastle International Airport (NCL). Travelling by road offers convenience and flexibility, and means you can venture wherever you want, whenever you want, without the hassle of public transport.

You’ll find car hire providers at Newcastle International Airport (NCL) on the ground floor of the terminal, opposite domestic arrivals. Alternatively, follow the signs to the nearby Car Hire Village where you’ll find more outlets.

Car hire companies at Newcastle Airport include:

• Alamo: +44 191 271 1045
• Avis: +44 344 544 6022
• Budget: +44 844 544 4663
• Enterprise: +44 191 271 1045
• Europcar : +44 871 384 3411
• Hertz: +44 843 309 3051
• Interrent : +44 371 384 3411
• National: +44 191 271 1045

Once you have your keys, hop on the A696 to head into Newcastle city centre, which is around 15-20 minutes away. Here you can visit the spectacular Glasshouse International Centre for Music, the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and the Great North Museum: Hancock.

Further afield, follow the A167 to visit one of the region’s most famous attractions, Antony Gormley’s Angel of the North. This eye-catching sculpture is just 20 minutes outside the city centre on Durham Road in Gateshead. You can also reach the coast in around 30 minutes or so, where you can explore the seaside towns of Whitley Bay and Tynemouth.

For the best deals, compare and book in advance rather than picking up a hire car on the day from Newcastle Airport.

• Min. age required to hire a car: 21–25
• Which side of the road: Left
• Credit card requirements: You can usually pay by debit or credit

Any additional requirements: If you’re younger than 25, expect a surcharge