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 July
Estimated hotel price
RM 315
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lower Hutt in July
Estimated hotel price
RM 315
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 21h 15m.

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 EZU Car Rental 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 centre. The shortest flight to Lower Hutt from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 21h 15m.

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 EZU Car Rental and New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, among others, in Christchurch.

Airports near Lower Hutt

WLGWellington
PMRPalmerston North
BHEBlenheim

Airlines serving Lower Hutt

British Airways
Good (7,360 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,143 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,887 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (165 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (962 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (350 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,847 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,930 reviews)
Air China
Good (99 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (767 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (480 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,236 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (907 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (664 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lower Hutt

Most booked hotels in Lower Hutt

Novotel Wellington
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 413+
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Haka House Wellington
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 168+
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ibis Wellington
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
RM 332+
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Rydges Wellington
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
RM 386+
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Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
RM 176+
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Hiring a car in Lower Hutt

Expect to pay RM 6.68 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 80.16 and RM 106.87. The most frequently booked car type in Lower Hutt is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 6.68 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 80.16 and RM 106.87. The most frequently booked car type in Lower Hutt is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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