With a population of 101.194, Lower Hutt is a must-see destination in Wellington, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lower Hutt has to offer.
When flying to Lower Hutt, you’ll arrive at Wellington (WLG), which is located 16 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from New Zealand to Lower Hutt include EVA Air, Air China and Etihad Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Lower Hutt departs from Christchurch and takes around 50m.
Another option to get to Lower Hutt is to pick up a car hire from Christchurch, which is about 319 km from Lower Hutt. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Snap Rentals, among others, in Christchurch.
Average rates range from around $159 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $147 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Lower Hutt costs $26 per day, on average, or $79 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 122% cheaper than airport locations in Lower Hutt.
Expect to pay $2.99 per litre in Lower Hutt (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.80 and $47.73. The most frequently booked car type in Lower Hutt is Premium (Toyota Alphard or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.