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

When to visit Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt in March
Estimated hotel price
AED 214
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lower Hutt in March
Estimated hotel price
AED 214
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 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lower Hutt from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 19h 30m.

Car

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 Yes Rentals and Ace Rental Cars, among others, in Christchurch.

Plane

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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 19h 30m.

Car

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 Yes Rentals and Ace Rental Cars, among others, in Christchurch.

Airports near Lower Hutt

WLGWellington
PMRPalmerston North
BHEBlenheim

Airlines serving Lower Hutt

British Airways
Good (7,888 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,592 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,930 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,387 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,495 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,237 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (202 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (305 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,909 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,173 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (396 reviews)
Air China
Good (146 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,967 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,417 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (816 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (516 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,019 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lower Hutt

Average rates range from around AED 294 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 441 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lower Hutt

Most booked hotels in Lower Hutt

The Cambridge Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 176+
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Rydges Wellington
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 367+
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ibis Wellington
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 202+
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Willis Wellington Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
AED 176+
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Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
AED 132+
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Hiring a car in Lower Hutt

Expect to pay AED 7.39 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 AED 88.58 and AED 118.11. 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 (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 7.39 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 AED 88.58 and AED 118.11. 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 (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.