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 November
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lower Hutt in November
Estimated hotel price
$76
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 center. The shortest flight to Lower Hutt from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 16h 40m.

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 Mode Car & Camper Rentals and New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, among others, in Christchurch.

Plane

When flying to Lower Hutt, you’ll arrive at Wellington (WLG), which is located 16 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Lower Hutt from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 16h 40m.

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 Mode Car & Camper Rentals and New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, among others, in Christchurch.

Airports near Lower Hutt

Airlines serving Lower Hutt

British Airways
Good (4,489 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,127 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,790 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,571 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (465 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (214 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (986 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (259 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (544 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (846 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,786 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (511 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (307 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lower Hutt

Average rates range from around $99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $88 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lower Hutt

Most booked hotels in Lower Hutt

Green Gables Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 500 reviews)
$123+
Mövenpick Hotel Wellington
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1281 reviews)
$98+
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4 stars
Excellent (8, 6776 reviews)
$88+
Oaks Wellington Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, 6437 reviews)
$93+
ibis Wellington
3 stars
Good (7.7, 4329 reviews)
$77+
Asure 83 By The Sea Motor Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.6, 516 reviews)
$113+

Renting a car in Lower Hutt

Renting a car in Lower Hutt costs $48 per day, on average, or $96 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Wellington.

Expect to pay $6.89 per gallon 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 $82.67 and $110.23. Compact (Hyundai i30 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lower Hutt, while also 81% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Lower Hutt costs $48 per day, on average, or $96 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Wellington.

Expect to pay $6.89 per gallon 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 $82.67 and $110.23. Compact (Hyundai i30 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lower Hutt, while also 81% cheaper than other types, on average.