Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Lower Hutt travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lower Hutt

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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lower Hutt has to offer.

When to visit Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt in December
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lower Hutt in December
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lower Hutt

Plane

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 Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways and Qantas Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Lower Hutt departs from Auckland and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

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 EZU Car Rental and New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, among others, in Christchurch.

Plane

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 Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways and Qantas Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Lower Hutt departs from Auckland and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

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 EZU Car Rental and New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, among others, in Christchurch.

Airports near Lower Hutt

WLGWellington
PMRPalmerston North
BHEBlenheim

Airlines serving Lower Hutt

British Airways
Good (8,160 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,481 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,115 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,654 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,466 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,502 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,800 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (315 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (232 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,977 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (414 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,294 reviews)
Air China
Good (160 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,948 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,515 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (841 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,081 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (556 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lower Hutt

Average rates range from around $132 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $192 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lower Hutt

Most booked hotels in Lower Hutt

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Quest Petone
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$129+
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Haka House Wellington
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$58+
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Naumi Studio Wellington
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$111+
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Novotel Wellington
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$142+
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Rydges Wellington
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$143+
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ibis Wellington
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$122+
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Hiring a car in Lower Hutt

Hiring a car in Lower Hutt costs $56 per day, on average, or $223 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Wellington.

Expect to pay $3.08 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 $36.93 and $49.24. The most frequently booked car type in Lower Hutt is Premium (Toyota HiAce or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota C-HR or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Lower Hutt costs $56 per day, on average, or $223 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Wellington.

Expect to pay $3.08 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 $36.93 and $49.24. The most frequently booked car type in Lower Hutt is Premium (Toyota HiAce or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota C-HR or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.