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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lower Hutt has to offer.

When to visit Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt in October
Estimated hotel price
S$ 74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lower Hutt in October
Estimated hotel price
S$ 74
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 12h 50m.

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 EZI, 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 12h 50m.

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 EZI, among others, in Christchurch.

Airports near Lower Hutt

WLGWellington
PMRPalmerston North
BHEBlenheim

Airlines serving Lower Hutt

British Airways
Good (8,181 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,659 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,105 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,509 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,506 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,585 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,826 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (315 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (232 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (417 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,989 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,299 reviews)
Air China
Good (161 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,943 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,518 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (843 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,084 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (559 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lower Hutt

Average rates range from around S$ 100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 145 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)
S$ 45+
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Rydges Wellington
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 113+
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ibis Wellington
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 92+
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Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
S$ 44+
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Hiring a car in Lower Hutt

Expect to pay S$ 2.36 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 S$ 28.23 and S$ 37.64. 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, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.36 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 S$ 28.23 and S$ 37.64. 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, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.