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 239
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lower Hutt in March
Estimated hotel price
RM 239
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 25m.

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 Mode, 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 25m.

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 Mode, among others, in Christchurch.

Airports near Lower Hutt

WLGWellington
PMRPalmerston North
BHEBlenheim

Airlines serving Lower Hutt

British Airways
Good (8,153 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,085 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,648 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,450 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,500 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,583 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,782 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (232 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (315 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,974 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (413 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,293 reviews)
Air China
Good (160 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,952 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,513 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (841 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,079 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (553 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lower Hutt

Average rates range from around RM 326 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 462 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lower Hutt

Most booked hotels in Lower Hutt

Haka House Wellington
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 139+
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Rydges Wellington
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
RM 336+
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ibis Wellington
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
RM 282+
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Travelodge Hotel Wellington
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
RM 245+
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Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
RM 139+
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Hiring a car in Lower Hutt

Expect to pay RM 7.24 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 86.83 and RM 115.77. 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 (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 7.24 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 86.83 and RM 115.77. 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 (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.