Birtley Center Car Hire

Birtley is a small town strategically located between Gateshead and Durham in northeastern England, with 2 rental companies offering car rentals in the town center. Its location on the A1(M) makes it easy to quickly head north toward Newcastle or south toward Durham. A perfect base for exploring both Tyne and Wear and Durham County.

Birtley is just 8 km south of Gateshead and 15 km north of Durham city. Angus Steakhouse and the local Team Valley Retail Park shopping center are just 5 minutes' drive north, while Beamish Museum - one of England's most visited open-air museums - is reached in 10 minutes. Use the A1(M) for the quickest route to Newcastle Airport, approximately 20 km north.

Visit Beamish Museum early in the day to avoid queues, especially on weekends. Parking in Birtley city center is free in several places, making car pickup convenient. How close is Birtley to Newcastle?

Birtley city center is approximately 12 km south of Newcastle city centre, roughly 15–20 minutes' drive via A1(M). Are there one-way car rentals available from Birtley? It depends on the rental company - contact them directly via hyrbilar.se to check the possibility of one-way rental.

What can I experience near Birtley with a rental car? Beamish Museum (10 min), Durham Cathedral (20 min), and Hadrian's Wall (40 min) are all excellent excursions.

We compare prices from all major providers at Birtley Center so you can see the total cost upfront - including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.