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 September
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lower Hutt in September
Estimated hotel price
$82
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 EVA Air, Air China and Etihad 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 Mode, 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 EVA Air, Air China and Etihad 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 Mode, among others, in Christchurch.

Airports near Lower Hutt

WLGWellington
PMRPalmerston North
BHEBlenheim

Airlines serving Lower Hutt

British Airways
Good (7,010 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,850 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,790 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,265 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,536 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,204 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,290 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,211 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,302 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,785 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (882 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (150 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (335 reviews)
Air China
Good (92 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,914 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (440 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (738 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,202 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (854 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (652 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lower Hutt

Average rates range from around $137 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $179 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 (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$144+
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James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$134+
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Naumi Studio Wellington
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$132+
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Haka House Wellington
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$35+
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ibis Wellington
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$116+
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Rydges Wellington
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$187+
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Hiring a car in Lower Hutt

Hiring a car in Lower Hutt costs $28 per day, on average, or $57 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 69% cheaper than airport locations in Lower Hutt.

Expect to pay $2.68 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 $32.14 and $42.86. The most frequently booked car type in Lower Hutt is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Lower Hutt costs $28 per day, on average, or $57 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 69% cheaper than airport locations in Lower Hutt.

Expect to pay $2.68 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 $32.14 and $42.86. The most frequently booked car type in Lower Hutt is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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