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. Lower Hutt deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt in April
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lower Hutt in April
Estimated hotel price
$97
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 Canada, EVA Air and Air China. 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 Yes 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 Canada, EVA Air and Air China. 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 Yes Rentals, among others, in Christchurch.

Airports near Lower Hutt

WLGWellington
PMRPalmerston North
BHEBlenheim

Airlines serving Lower Hutt

British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,247 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (174 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,872 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (361 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,003 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,941 reviews)
Air China
Good (122 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (778 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (485 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (929 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,272 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (672 reviews)
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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)
$142+
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Novotel Wellington
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$147+
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Haka House Wellington
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$79+
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Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$177+
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Rydges Wellington
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$191+
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Willis Wellington Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$81+
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Hiring a car in Lower Hutt

Hiring a car in Lower Hutt costs $43 per day, on average, or $87 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 43% cheaper than airport locations in Lower Hutt.

Expect to pay $2.78 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 $33.34 and $44.45. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lower Hutt, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Lower Hutt costs $43 per day, on average, or $87 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 43% cheaper than airport locations in Lower Hutt.

Expect to pay $2.78 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 $33.34 and $44.45. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lower Hutt, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.