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 October
Estimated hotel price
RM 243
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lower Hutt in October
Estimated hotel price
RM 243
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 10 miles 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 198 miles 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 10 miles 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 198 miles 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 (7,853 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,298 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,546 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,556 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,894 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,378 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,488 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,172 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (305 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,166 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,909 reviews)
Air China
Good (146 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (395 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,968 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,400 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (816 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (510 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,016 reviews)
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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 483 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
RM 639+
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Novotel Wellington
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 358+
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The Cambridge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 201+
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Rydges Wellington
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
RM 390+
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ibis Wellington
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
RM 225+
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Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
RM 157+
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Hiring a car in Lower Hutt

Expect to pay RM 6.93 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 83.09 and RM 110.79. 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 (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 6.93 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 83.09 and RM 110.79. 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 (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.