Arrive at Newcastle Airport, pick up your rental and start your journey through England’s northeast. Brimming with culture, history and gastronomical delights, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and beyond offers a wealth of sightseeing opportunities easily explored from the comfort of your hire car.

Domestic Arrivals
As you walk out of domestic arrivals you will see the Avis desk directly in front of you.

International Arrivals
As you come out of the arrivals area turn left and walk straight down the terminal. You will see the car hire desks on the right-hand side.

Newcastle Airport is just a 15-minute drive from the centre of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.
 

Whether you’re holidaying with the whole family in tow, or just zipping around town for meetings and conferences, Avis has the ideal option for your Newcastle Airport car hire. We have 7-seaters and people carriers for big groups, and economy vehicles to suit those on a budget. There are also high-end models available if you check out our Avis Prestige premium service.

After you touch down at Newcastle Airport, pick up your hire car and start your journey through England’s northeast. Brimming with culture, history and gastronomical delights, the city of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne offers a wealth of sightseeing opportunities that can be easily explored from the comfort of your rental car.

The airport is just a 15-minute drive from the centre of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. Once you collect your Avis hire car, exit the airport on the A696 and follow signs for the A167 which will take you towards the city centre.

With its historic castle, vibrant quayside, bustling markets and busy nightlife, the city of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne has plenty to offer visitors, and renting a car will give you the freedom to explore as much as possible both inside and outside this dynamic northern city.

Whether your plan is to soak up the action of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, or take a road trip across the UK’s northern regions, Avis will ensure you have the flexibility to get the most out of your trip.

Which side of the road?
In the United Kingdom, please drive on the left side of the road.

Country driving laws

• Mobile phones may only be used with a headset or hands-free device
• There is a congestion charge payable when driving in London

• Use the outside lane to overtake on motorways and dual carriageways
• Zebra crossings (black and white stripes on the road) give pedestrians right of way to cross the road

Speed Limits

All speed signs will be in mph.

For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailers:

• Urban areas: 30 mph (48 km/h)
• Motorways: 70 mph (112 km/h)

• Rural areas: 60 mph (96 km/h)

Unless indicated by road signs.

Child safety / Seatbelt laws

• It is compulsory for the driver and all passengers to wear a seatbelt

• Children aged under 12 or less than 135 cm tall must be seated in an appropriate child restraint for their size

Please note - It is the child’s parent/guardian or vehicle renter’s responsibility to fit the
child seat.

This road rules information is for provided for general guidance only. We endeavour to keep the information up to date and accurate, but any reliance you place on this information is at your own risk.

Newcastle Airport primarily serves the UK’s northeast and is extremely well connected no matter which direction you are going. If you are travelling towards Scotland, you can follow signs for the A1 heading north, while the A696 also links Newcastle Airport to the A1 running south. If you plan to go west, the A696 joins to the A1 and then the A69 in the direction of Carlisle, so no matter where you are headed, your journey from this hub in the north will be straightforward.

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne is surrounded by beautiful countryside, dramatic coastlines and fast connections to vibrant cities such as Durham, Sunderland and Middlesbrough. Further south the A1 connects with Leeds, Sheffield and York, while diversions east will bring you to areas of outstanding beauty such as the North York Moors and pretty seaside towns including Whitby, Scarborough and Filey. Discover historic attractions such as Hadrian’s Wall, just a short drive west along the A69 from Newcastle Airport, or journey north for an hour to journey through the rural beauty of Northumberland bordering Scotland.

How do I collect my hire car at Newcastle Airport?

When you land at Newcastle Airport, head from the arrivals hall to our desk. One of our members of staff will process your booking, and then you may proceed to collect your vehicle at the Car Rental Centre.

Can I return a rental car to the airport?

If you've rented a car from a different Avis hub but wish to return it at Newcastle Airport, then you must arrange your return prior to the commencement of your rental agreement. If you return your car to Newcastle Airport without specifying in your rental contract, a fee will apply.

Do I need winter tyres to drive in the UK?

No, there is no legal requirement for passenger cars in the UK to be equipped with winter tyres.