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 August
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lower Hutt in August
Estimated hotel price
$117
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 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 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 Mode, among others, in Christchurch.

Airports near Lower Hutt

WLGWellington
PMRPalmerston North
BHEBlenheim

Airlines serving Lower Hutt

British Airways
Good (8,210 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,473 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,659 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,194 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,608 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,599 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,906 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (236 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,987 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (418 reviews)
Air China
Good (164 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,312 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,929 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,522 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (844 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,092 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (561 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lower Hutt

Average rates range from around $135 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $195 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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Mövenpick Hotel Wellington
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$180+
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Haka House Wellington
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$70+
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Quest Petone
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$138+
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Novotel Wellington
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$150+
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ibis Wellington
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$123+
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Travelodge Hotel Wellington
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$104+
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Hiring a car in Lower Hutt

Hiring a car in Lower Hutt costs $61 per day, on average, or $244 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, 13% more expensive than at Wellington.

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $37.96 and $50.61. The most frequently booked car type in Lower Hutt is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Lower Hutt costs $61 per day, on average, or $244 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, 13% more expensive than at Wellington.

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $37.96 and $50.61. The most frequently booked car type in Lower Hutt is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.