Car hire at Newcastle airport – Explore the North of England

Newcastle Airport is a great gateway to the north of England, allowing you to explore not only Newcastle upon Tyne, but also other towns in the region, and even Scotland.

Newcastle is a great city that makes history and shapes the future, a city that never stands still. With a rich history that dates back to the Roman Empire, you can still visit a lot of ruins and historical sites that will make you feel like you are walking alongside history itself. A city full of life and energy, be sure not to miss a noisy football match and enjoy the vibrant nightlife.

The airport was opened in 1935 and consisted of a grass runway, a clubhouse, hanger, workshops and a garage. The runway was lined with empty oil drums filled with oil rags and lit as an aircraft approached, to be used as runway signalisation. It was used as an auxiliary wartime base for the RAF during WWII. In 1966 the construction of a new terminal was completed as well as a new runway and a new air traffic control tower. In 1978 the airport was designated a Category B, which meant it became a regional international airport. In 1980 it was extended and improved check-ins, lounges, catering and duty-free facilities. In 1991 the Airport Metro station was built, connecting the airport to the city and beyond, and in 2003 it was renamed Newcastle International.

Booking a car hire from Newcastle Airport lets you move around the region freely, and low-cost rentals from Auto Europe ensure that you will stay within your travel budget. Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure, you are sure to find the right kind of car for your trip among our vast selection. For more ideas about where to take your car hire, visit our golf-inspired road trip page.

Airport information

Serving the Newcastle City area, as well as the greater Tyneside area, Northumberland and Wearside, the airport is close to the area of Woolsington in Newcastle upon Tyne, about six miles from the centre of the city, and it handles roughly 5.2 million passengers a year.

Newcastle International Airport.
Address: Woolsington, Newcastle upon Tyne NE13 8BZ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 871 882 1121
Airlines operating at Athens Airport: It is served by major airlines such as: Aer Lingus, Air France, British Airways, easyJet, Emirates, Jet2, KLM, Lufthansa, Ryanair and TUI.

Where to pick up my car hire at Newcastle airport

Car rental companies have their desks inside the terminal building, opposite domestic arrivals. Other car rental facilities are located near the Fast Track and Meet & Greet parking area, close to the terminal building. When picking up your car hire at Newcastle Airport, make sure you have your car rental voucher, credit card in the main driver's name and your licence in accordance with DVLA requirements with you. Most car rental companies at the airport have partnerships with Auto Europe, check our website for the best prices for the car that better suits your needs.

Car hire desks operating hours

	Avis at Newcastle Airport Ground floor opposite domestic arrivals, Woolsington, Newcastle upon Tyne , United Kingdom NE13 8BZ +44 844 544 6022	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 07:30 AM – 10:30 PM Sat 08:30 AM – 06:30 PM Sun 08:30 AM – 10:30 PM
	Europcar at Newcastle Airport Ground floor opposite domestic arrivals, Woolsington, Newcastle upon Tyne , United Kingdom NE13 8BZ +44 191 286 507 02	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 07:30 AM – 11:00 PM Sat-Sun 09:00 AM – 10:00 PM
	Alamo at Newcastle Airport Ground floor opposite domestic arrivals, Woolsington, Newcastle upon Tyne , United Kingdom NE13 8BZ +44 191 271 1045	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 06:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sat-Sun 08:00 AM – 10:00 PM
	Enterprise at Newcastle Airport Ground floor opposite domestic arrivals, Woolsington, Newcastle upon Tyne , United Kingdom NE13 8BZ +44 191 271 1045	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 06:30 AM – 11:00 PM Sat-Sun 07:00 AM – 11:00 PM
	Budget at Newcastle Airport Ground floor opposite domestic arrivals, Woolsington, Newcastle upon Tyne , United Kingdom NE13 8BZ +44 844 544 4663	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 07:30 AM – 10:30 PM Sat 08:30 AM – 06:30 PM Sun 08:30 AM – 10:30 PM

Terminals

Newcastle Airport is made up of one terminal building that hosts arrivals and check-in facilities on the ground floor, and departure gates on the first floor. When entering the building, the international arrivals are to the left, and the domestic arrivals to the right. An information desk serves travellers on the ground floor, next to the check-in desks.

Airport facilities

In the public access area of the airport on the ground floor, you can find passenger assistance, car hire desks, restrooms, check-in desks, newsagent's, cafes, a prayer room, smoking area and public computers with internet access. Most facilities are located after security in the departure lounge. It houses numerous dining options including an American-style diner and a beerhouse, as well as shopping opportunities in the duty-free shop, clothing shop, and newsagents, as well as a SPA and entertainment area, airline lounges and the boarding gates. You can also make use of the airport's free Wi-Fi for 45 minutes throughout the terminal building. Free internet service can be accessed by connecting to the network _NCLFreeWiFi.

How to get to and from Newcastle airport

The drive your car rental from Newcastle Airport to Newcastle upon Tyne is a very short one: just drive along the A969 and you will reach the centre in about 15 minutes. Other cities in northern England are not far either. Leeds, for example, can be reached in two hours via the A1. Or heading north on the A1, you can drive to Edinburgh in Scotland in about two and a half hours.

Travel from the airport using public transportation is also possible. The Tyne and Wear Metro system has a station at the airport. Head to the left once you have exited baggage reclaim to find the entrance to the station. The Metro serves Gateshead, Newcastle, Sunderland, and North and South Tyneside. Trains depart every 12 minutes during most of the day, and you can reach central Newcastle in under half an hour. There are also five bus routes operating between the airport and the surrounding towns.

Parking tips

Newcastle Airport provides a range of parking facilities. Short Stay One which is situated outside the entrance to the airport and offers convenient and secure parking from a few hours to several days. Short Stay Two is a short walk from the terminal building and offers a free parking period of 15 min for passenger pickup and drop-off. Long Stay Car Park is an exclusive on-site car park, that has 24hour monitoring and CCTV, that offers a 24h coach transfer directly to the airport. The Premium Meet & Greet Parking offers a service of excellence to passengers who wish to leave their cars parked for a prolonged stay, an agent at the desk will drive your car to a secure location and deliver it back to you upon your arrival. Each car park has different tariffs depending on the location or number of hours/ days you wish to park, please check the airport website for information on prices.

Parking in the city centre is easy to find when you rent a car from Newcastle airport with a number of multi-storey car parks and surface car parks, as well as over 2,200 on-street parking spots. With the city’s Alive after Five initiative, all council operated multi-storey car parks are free after 5 pm from Monday to Saturday.

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