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
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lower Hutt in April
Estimated hotel price
$95
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 05m.

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 Yes Rentals and EZU Car Rental, 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 05m.

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 Yes Rentals and EZU Car Rental, among others, in Christchurch.

Airports near Lower Hutt

WLGWellington
PMRPalmerston North
BHEBlenheim

Airlines serving Lower Hutt

British Airways
Good (7,564 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,076 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,431 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,512 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,413 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,020 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,946 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (366 reviews)
Air China
Good (127 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (788 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,294 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (948 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (490 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)
$132+
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Novotel Wellington
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$144+
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Haka House Wellington
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$73+
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Rydges Wellington
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$166+
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Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$66+
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Willis Wellington Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$78+
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Hiring a car in Lower Hutt

Hiring a car in Lower Hutt costs $75 per day, on average, or $150 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Wellington.

Expect to pay $2.69 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 $32.19 and $42.92. The most frequently booked car type in Lower Hutt is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mazda Demio or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Lower Hutt costs $75 per day, on average, or $150 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Wellington.

Expect to pay $2.69 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 $32.19 and $42.92. The most frequently booked car type in Lower Hutt is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mazda Demio or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.