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.

When to visit Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt in March
Estimated hotel price
RM 236
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lower Hutt in March
Estimated hotel price
RM 236
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 16h 40m.

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 GoldStar, 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 16h 40m.

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 GoldStar, among others, in Christchurch.

Airports near Lower Hutt

WLGWellington
PMRPalmerston North
BHEBlenheim

Airlines serving Lower Hutt

British Airways
Good (8,209 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,173 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,593 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,596 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,887 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (236 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,988 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (418 reviews)
Air China
Good (164 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,312 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,938 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,522 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (844 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,090 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (560 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lower Hutt

Average rates range from around RM 325 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 465 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lower Hutt

Most booked hotels in Lower Hutt

Mövenpick Hotel Wellington
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 428+
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Haka House Wellington
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 158+
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Novotel Wellington
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 340+
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ibis Wellington
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
RM 291+
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Travelodge Hotel Wellington
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
RM 251+
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Willis Wellington Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
RM 170+
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Hiring a car in Lower Hutt

Expect to pay RM 7.60 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 91.19 and RM 121.58. 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 car hire (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 7.60 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 91.19 and RM 121.58. 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 car hire (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.