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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lower Hutt has to offer.

When to visit Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt in March
Estimated hotel price
RM 232
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lower Hutt in March
Estimated hotel price
RM 232
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 GoldStar and Ace Rental Cars, 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 GoldStar and Ace Rental Cars, among others, in Christchurch.

Airports near Lower Hutt

WLGWellington
PMRPalmerston North
BHEBlenheim

Airlines serving Lower Hutt

British Airways
Good (7,940 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,343 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,683 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,993 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,506 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,320 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (307 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (209 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,913 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,202 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (401 reviews)
Air China
Good (148 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,953 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,441 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (819 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (528 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,030 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lower Hutt

Average rates range from around RM 304 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 488 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lower Hutt

Most booked hotels in Lower Hutt

The Cambridge Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 183+
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Rydges Wellington
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
RM 397+
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ibis Wellington
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
RM 241+
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Willis Wellington Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
RM 179+
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Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
RM 151+
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Hiring a car in Lower Hutt

Expect to pay RM 8.50 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 101.89 and RM 135.85.

Expect to pay RM 8.50 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 101.89 and RM 135.85.