Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Lower Hutt travel guide

Lower Hutt Tourism | Lower Hutt Guide

You're Going to Love Lower Hutt

With a population of 101,194, Lower Hutt is a must-see destination in Wellington, New Zealand.

When to visit Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt in October
Estimated hotel price
RM 235
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lower Hutt in October
Estimated hotel price
RM 235
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h 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. The shortest flight to Lower Hutt from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h 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 (8,187 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,114 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,524 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,511 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,585 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,841 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (315 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (234 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,992 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (417 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,301 reviews)
Air China
Good (161 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,941 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,518 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (843 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,085 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (558 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Lower Hutt

Average rates range from around RM 321 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 460 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lower Hutt

Most booked hotels in Lower Hutt

Haka House Wellington
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 141+
View
Travelodge Hotel Wellington
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
RM 246+
View
ibis Wellington
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
RM 290+
View
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
RM 141+
View

Hiring a car in Lower Hutt

Expect to pay RM 7.47 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 RM 89.60 and RM 119.47. The most frequently booked car type in Lower Hutt is Full-size (Toyota Previa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 7.47 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 RM 89.60 and RM 119.47. The most frequently booked car type in Lower Hutt is Full-size (Toyota Previa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.