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 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.
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.
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.