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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lower Hutt has to offer.
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 Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 3h 15m.
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 Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Snap Rentals, among others, in Christchurch.
Average rates range from around $151 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $134 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $2.79 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 $33.38 and $44.50. The most frequently booked car type in Lower Hutt is Compact (Toyota Prius c or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Toyota Corolla Wagon or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.