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 Christchurch and takes around 50m.

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 GoldStar, 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 Christchurch and takes around 50m.

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 GoldStar, among others, in Christchurch.

Airports near Lower Hutt

WLGWellington
PMRPalmerston North
BHEBlenheim

Airlines serving Lower Hutt

British Airways
Good (7,605 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,111 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,105 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,415 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,508 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (284 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (179 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,894 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,034 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,954 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (369 reviews)
Air China
Good (132 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (792 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,298 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (949 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (496 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lower Hutt

Average rates range from around $126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $192 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)
$235+
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Adina Citylife Wellington
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$118+
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Mövenpick Hotel Wellington
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$169+
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Quest Petone
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$135+
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Travelodge Hotel Wellington
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$104+
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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 $57 per day, on average, or $115 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 36% cheaper than airport locations in Lower Hutt.

Expect to pay $2.77 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 $33.20 and $44.26. 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, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Lower Hutt costs $57 per day, on average, or $115 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 36% cheaper than airport locations in Lower Hutt.

Expect to pay $2.77 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 $33.20 and $44.26. 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, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.