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. Lower Hutt deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When flying to Lower Hutt, you’ll arrive at Wellington (WLG), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Lower Hutt from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 16h 40m.
Another option to get to Lower Hutt is to pick up a car rental from Christchurch, which is about 198 miles from Lower Hutt. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, among others, in Christchurch.
Average rates range from around $97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $108 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Lower Hutt costs $20 per day, on average, or $39 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 64% cheaper than airport locations in Lower Hutt.
Expect to pay $6.81 per gallon in Lower Hutt (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $81.76 and $109.02. Compact (Hyundai i30 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lower Hutt, while also 80% cheaper than other types, on average.