Car & Van Hire - Tyne and Wear

The comprehensive fleet of Enterprise vehicles means that no matter where you are in the county, you can pick up your ideal vehicle to match your budget. If you need a vehicle for a solo business trip to one of the major cities, such as Newcastle, Gateshead or Sunderland, maybe a compact three-door car is what you’re looking for. Enterprise caters for groups and families, with five-door saloon and estate cars to get you out and about, in and around the area. Pack all your luggage into a people carrier for a long weekend break in Newcastle! Our SUVs combine quality with luxury and space for you to enjoy. If, however, you need to transport large or bulky items, why not hire a van from Enterprise? You could even do this from our Tyne and Wear Van Centre, conveniently located in West Boldon.

Tyne and Wear boasts multiple quayside cities, such as Newcastle and Gateshead, both of which have great theatres. In Newcastle, the theatre is also an opera house! Culture vultures can even enjoy the splendid museums in all the major cities. Alternatively, get away from it all and drive to the county’s sandy beaches. You can’t beat Long Sands beach in Tynemouth, which is great for the kids in the summer, for walks any time of year and also for surfing. Football fans can experience a visit to St James' Park to watch Newcastle United in action and you can even go on a behind-the-scenes tour to the players’ changing rooms. Everyone likes shopping, so why not hire a car and drive to Sunderland for easy parking and the opportunity to explore the vibrant shopping centres. Stroll through landscaped Victorian parks and maybe enjoy a picnic. If you appreciate getting close to nature, visit the Wetlands at Washington, where you can see exotic, rare birds and mammals in their natural habitats. Finally, taking your hire car for a trip up to Antony Gormley’s Angel of the North is a must, as this is probably the UK’s most famous public work of art.

Tyne and Wear is bordered by Northumberland to the north and County Durham to the south. So, if you want to explore further afield, these two counties have lots of exciting sights and experiences in store. County Durham has, of course, the city of Durham itself to visit. There you can see, for example, Durham Castle and Cathedral, both being part of the city’s World Heritage Site. If you go to Northumberland, visit The Holy Island of Lindisfarne, with its recorded history dating back to the sixth century A.D. On a historical note, the county is also the ideal spot to wonder at the remains of Hadrian's Wall and the medieval, 11th-century Alnwick Castle.

Like every county, Tyne and Wear is served by a network of major A-roads, including one of the main arterial motorways in the UK - the A1M. Traffic can be very heavy around the major towns and cities, especially around rush hour. Typical traffic hotspots are the bridges over the Tyne and the Tyne Tunnel during rush hour, as well as the A1 Western Bypass. As for parking, within the major cities, you can expect to pay for metered parking on the street or in car parks. If you’re prepared to park and walk, you may be lucky enough to find side streets on the outskirts of the cities that are off the grid as far as parking charges are concerned. Some shopping centres, such as the Metro centre, provide free parking for patrons.

With rental branches across the county, Enterprise offers cheap car hire from convenient, accessible locations. Our large fleet of new vehicles includes great value economy and compact cars, sporty SUVs and spacious people carriers. Whether you need a vehicle for a single day or longer, Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the perfect car to suit your needs. Book online from our Tyne And Wear branch to guarantee your choice of vehicle at the best possible price.

Moving house or just moving furniture? Enterprise has you covered with a range of vans from our Tyne And Wear branch. From smaller passenger vans to larger commercial vans, book online from our Tyne And Wear van hire page to reserve your perfect vehicle at an unbeatable price.