Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lower Hutt has to offer.

When to visit Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lower Hutt in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 83
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 The shortest flight to Lower Hutt from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 17h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Lower Hutt is to pick up a car rental 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 The shortest flight to Lower Hutt from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 17h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Lower Hutt is to pick up a car rental 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 (8,261 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,678 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,542 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,769 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,623 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,060 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (245 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,325 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (427 reviews)
Air China
Good (166 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,915 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,972 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,548 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (850 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,109 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (563 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lower Hutt

Average rates range from around C$ 109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 157 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lower Hutt

Most booked hotels in Lower Hutt

Boulcott Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 125+
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Camellia Court Motel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 122+
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Intercontinental Hotels Wellington By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 245+
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Haka House Wellington
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 26+
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ibis Wellington
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 98+
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Fernhill Motor Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 135+
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Renting a car in Lower Hutt

Expect to pay C$ 2.80 per litre in Lower Hutt (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 33.50 and C$ 44.67. 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 rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.80 per litre in Lower Hutt (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 33.50 and C$ 44.67. 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 rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.