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 237
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lower Hutt in March
Estimated hotel price
RM 237
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 15h 45m.

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 Bargain 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 15h 45m.

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 Bargain Rental Cars, among others, in Christchurch.

Airports near Lower Hutt

WLGWellington
PMRPalmerston North
BHEBlenheim

Airlines serving Lower Hutt

British Airways
Good (8,279 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,460 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,685 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,462 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,552 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,840 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,631 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (321 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,138 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (247 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (433 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,335 reviews)
Air China
Good (168 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,902 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,971 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,552 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (854 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,122 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (569 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lower Hutt

Average rates range from around RM 309 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 478 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lower Hutt

Most booked hotels in Lower Hutt

Intercontinental Hotels Wellington By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
RM 698+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
RM 478+
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Haka House Wellington
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 196+
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ibis Wellington
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
RM 280+
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Willis Wellington Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
RM 186+
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Hiring a car in Lower Hutt

Expect to pay RM 8.44 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 101.17 and RM 134.89. 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 Compact car hire (Toyota Prius c or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 8.44 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 101.17 and RM 134.89. 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 Compact car hire (Toyota Prius c or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.