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 10 miles 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 198 miles 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 10 miles 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 198 miles 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 (4,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,268 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,961 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,940 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,729 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (57 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (208 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (975 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (267 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (552 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (874 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,782 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (312 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lower Hutt

Average rates range from around $97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $108 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, 495 reviews)
$127+
Mövenpick Hotel Wellington
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1296 reviews)
$112+
Boulcott Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.5, 350 reviews)
$109+
Oaks Wellington Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 6353 reviews)
$88+
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4 stars
Excellent (8, 6743 reviews)
$82+
ibis Wellington
3 stars
Good (7.7, 4300 reviews)
$80+

Renting a car in Lower Hutt

Renting a car in Lower Hutt costs $20 per day, on average, or $39 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 64% cheaper than airport locations in Lower Hutt.

Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02. Compact (Hyundai i30 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lower Hutt, while also 80% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Lower Hutt costs $20 per day, on average, or $39 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 64% cheaper than airport locations in Lower Hutt.

Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02. Compact (Hyundai i30 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lower Hutt, while also 80% cheaper than other types, on average.