Car Hire FAQs
What do I need to hire a car with Enterprise?
The essential items you will need to bring to an Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch when hiring a vehicle are:
- a valid drivers licence
- valid ID
- a credit or debit card.
You will also need to prove you are over 25 years of age, and there may be additional documentation required for international drivers.
Can I hire a car with a debit card?
We accept all major debit cards except for Maestro, Electron, Solo and pre-paid cards. To hire our 4x4s and premium vehicles, we require a credit card. All cards MUST have the main driver's name on it.
How much does it cost to rent a car?
Our prices may vary because car hire prices are based on various factors such as, vehicle size, seasonality, length of rental, vehicle make, availability and location. Customers are advised to start the booking process to determine the exact price.
Can I modify, extend, or cancel my reservation?
You can modify or cancel your reservation via our website or mobile app. If you prepaid your booking and you cancel 3 days or more before your specified pick up time you will receive a full refund of the total amount. To extend your car rental, you can click “Call to Extend Your Rental” in our mobile app. You can also call your rental branch or 0800 800 227 to extend your reservation.
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Renting a Car at Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
Car Hire at Newcastle International Airport with Enterprise
Situated just six miles from Newcastle city centre, Newcastle International Airport handles just under 5 million passengers a year. As the north’s second busiest airport, it attracts travellers from across the north of England and southern Scotland.
To help clients reach their final destination as smoothly as possible, the nearest Enterprise-Rent-A-Car office is a couple of minutes’ walk away at Car Rental Village, Woolsington, Newcastle. Exit the terminal by the international arrivals door. Follow the signs for the medium stay parking area, and you will see Enterprise’s welcoming office.
When you hire a car at Enterprise, we're committed to giving you the vehicle you need with the service you expect at great value rates. Our hire car fleet is made up of modern and well-equipped manual and automatic transmission vehicles, so you can drive away with confidence. We're also proud to offer electric car rental, so you can do your bit for the planet without having to compromise on convenience. And, of course, our vehicles are always thoroughly cleaned, inside and out. Book with Enterprise today and enjoy excellent value on your ideal rental car.
A Wide Range of Car Rental Options
There are plenty of long-distance drives you might want to take your rental car on when you set off from Newcastle Airport. Enterprise has the right car for you, the range available includes cars of various sizes, as well as SUVs and people carriers, capable of carrying up to nine passengers. Our additional driver option means you can share the fun of driving, to make the journey even easier. What's more, we even offer the option of a sat nav to make finding your way there simple.
A Wide Van Hire Range
If you're planning to move a big load in the Newcastle area, then you should be thinking about van hire. Using the right-sized van, from a nippy Small size, right up to huge Luton and XL models, will make things easy. Luckily, it's easy to check out our entire range of rental vans when you use our simple online booking tool.
Things to do In and Around Newcastle International Airport
Visitors to Newcastle must visit the Quayside, full of fashionable eateries. For shoppers, there is a lot on offer in the city centre, but why not take advantage of the free parking at the Metrocentre? This retail paradise is the second largest shopping centre in the country, housing almost everything you could wish to buy.
Whether visiting Newcastle to enjoy the heritage, culture, nightlife and attractions of what is one of the north of England’s most vibrant and lively cities or on a round of hectic business meetings and conferences, Enterprise UK has a rental vehicle to suit your needs.
Driving Information in Newcastle International Airport
If your final destination is Newcastle City, leave Newcastle airport apron and pick up the A696 heading south. The city will be signposted; leave the A696 onto the A167 and you will be in the city centre in minutes. For those travelling farther afield, you can choose the A696 heading north; picking up the A68 will get you through to the Scottish Borders, while choosing the A1 from Newcastle City will have you in Edinburgh in a little over two hours. Wherever your journey takes you from the airport, Enterprise’s helpful staff can supply routes and maps to ensure a trouble-free journey to your final destination with your car rental.