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

When to visit Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt in December
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lower Hutt in December
Estimated hotel price
$122
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 10 miles 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.

Car

Another option to get to Lower Hutt is to pick up a car hire from Christchurch, which is about 198 miles 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 10 miles 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.

Car

Another option to get to Lower Hutt is to pick up a car hire from Christchurch, which is about 198 miles 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 (8,106 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,442 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,983 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,613 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,332 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,475 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,572 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,654 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (313 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,954 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (409 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,271 reviews)
Air China
Good (157 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,958 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,498 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (834 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,061 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (551 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lower Hutt

Average rates range from around $134 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $194 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)
$121+
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Haka House Wellington
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$64+
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Rydges Wellington
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$162+
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ibis Wellington
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$113+
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Willis Wellington Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$73+
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Avana Suites
4 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
$102+
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Hiring a car in Lower Hutt

Hiring a car in Lower Hutt costs $56 per day, on average, or $169 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Wellington.

Expect to pay $3.21 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 $38.52 and $51.35. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lower Hutt, while also 79% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Lower Hutt costs $56 per day, on average, or $169 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Wellington.

Expect to pay $3.21 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 $38.52 and $51.35. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lower Hutt, while also 79% cheaper than other types, on average.