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 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 New Zealand Discount Car Rentals and EZU Car Rental, 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 New Zealand Discount Car Rentals and EZU Car Rental, among others, in Christchurch.

Airports near Lower Hutt

WLGWellington
PMRPalmerston North
BHEBlenheim

Airlines serving Lower Hutt

British Airways
Good (7,671 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,167 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,156 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,466 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,620 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,369 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,348 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (11,702 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (289 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (188 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (378 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,904 reviews)
Air China
Good (136 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,975 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (798 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,319 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (970 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (502 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lower Hutt

Average rates range from around $124 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $193 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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Intercontinental Hotels Wellington By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$270+
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Boulcott Suites
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$158+
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Novotel Wellington
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$156+
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Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$163+
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Travelodge Hotel Wellington
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$102+
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Rydges Wellington
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$175+
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Hiring a car in Lower Hutt

Hiring a car in Lower Hutt costs $150 per day, on average, or $301 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, 32% more expensive than at Wellington.

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. The most frequently booked car type in Lower Hutt is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota C-HR or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Lower Hutt costs $150 per day, on average, or $301 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, 32% more expensive than at Wellington.

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. The most frequently booked car type in Lower Hutt is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota C-HR or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.