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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Porirua has to offer.

When to visit Porirua

Porirua in October
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Porirua in October
Estimated hotel price
$126
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 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Porirua from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Porirua is to pick up a car hire from Wellington, which is about 11 miles from Porirua. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Ace Rental Cars, among others, in Wellington.

Plane

When flying to Porirua, you’ll arrive at Wellington (WLG), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Porirua from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Porirua is to pick up a car hire from Wellington, which is about 11 miles from Porirua. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Ace Rental Cars, among others, in Wellington.

Airports near Porirua

Airlines serving Porirua

British Airways
Good (4,502 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,804 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,596 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (468 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (214 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (990 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (260 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (548 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (850 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,791 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (510 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (309 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Porirua

Most booked hotels in Porirua

Mövenpick Hotel Wellington
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$149+
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$133+
ibis Wellington
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$117+
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
$23+

Hiring a car in Porirua

Expect to pay $2.76 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 $33.06 and $44.08. The most frequently booked car type in Porirua is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Toyota Prius or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.76 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 $33.06 and $44.08. The most frequently booked car type in Porirua is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Toyota Prius or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.