Car hire Newcastle Airport

One of northern England's most historic and famous cities, Newcastle is home to just less than 274,000 citizens. It is among the most economically important cities in the Northeast of England, and is also a popular tourist destination. Along with stunningly beautiful old architecture, the city is proud of its pristine natural and modern attractions.

There are several ways of reaching Newcastle, among the most common being car, bus, train and flight. Travel to Newcastle via flight has become among the most popular, as the approximately 27 airlines offering flights from other European and world-wide cities offer great deals. These airlines offer both chartered and scheduled flights.

Officially termed the Newcastle International Airport, this facility is found about nine kilometres outside the city. As with many airports around the world, this airport is named after the nearest large city, which is the primary destination of passengers headed to the region. The city attracts all types of visitors, including a large number of tourists. Many of these visitors opt for cheap car hire in Newcastle Airport (UK).

The drive from the airport, depending on traffic and weather conditions, usually takes no more than 25 minutes, with 15 to 20 minutes being about the norm. The road from the airport (A696) is easy to drive and is well-maintained throughout the year, making car rental in Newcastle Airport (UK) a popular form of transport.

Newcastle Airport itself is among the best in Northern England, and offers some restaurants/cafés, shops including duty free, helpful information centres and an arcade. It hosts just over 4.5 million passengers in a typical year. Many of these passengers head to Newcastle from the airport with car hire in Newcastle Airport (UK), where they're met with great shops and attractions.