Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Porirua travel guide

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You're Going to Love Porirua

With a population of 50,914, Porirua 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Porirua has to offer.

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When to visit Porirua

Porirua in August
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Porirua in August
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Porirua

Plane

When flying to Porirua, you’ll arrive at Wellington (WLG), which is located 22 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Porirua include Air India, Air China and Etihad Airways. The shortest flight to Porirua from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 3h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Porirua is to pick up a car hire from Wellington, which is about 18 km from Porirua. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Yesaway, among others, in Wellington.

Plane

When flying to Porirua, you’ll arrive at Wellington (WLG), which is located 22 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Porirua include Air India, Air China and Etihad Airways. The shortest flight to Porirua from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 3h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Porirua is to pick up a car hire from Wellington, which is about 18 km from Porirua. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Yesaway, among others, in Wellington.

Airports near Porirua

WLGWellington
PMRPalmerston North
BHEBlenheim

Airlines serving Porirua

British Airways
Good (6,835 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (442 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (729 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Porirua

Most booked hotels in Porirua

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Mövenpick Hotel Wellington
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$157+
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James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$128+
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Haka House Wellington
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$33+
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ibis Wellington
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$110+
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Rydges Wellington
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$176+
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Hiring a car in Porirua

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Porirua (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.11 and $41.47. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Porirua, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Porirua (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.11 and $41.47. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Porirua, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

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