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Car rental rates in Lower Hutt / Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai
Lower Hutt / Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai sits to the north of Wellington / Te Whanganui a Tara, and as with a number of locations in New Zealand, its surrounds featured in the epic Lord of the Rings film. The city is about a twenty minute drive from Wellington and almost five hours from Taupō.
Getting on the road in Lower Hutt is easy with VroomVroomVroom. By using our easy to use search to find a competitive car hire rate from our selection of well respected car hire provider, you can book your car in as little as a couple of minutes.
Compact Commercial Van/Truck
View offerTravel 28 Dec - 31 Dec 2025
from NZD $127/day
Standard Commercial Van/Truck
View offerTravel 28 Dec - 31 Dec 2025
from NZD $167/day
Special
View offerTravel 24 Dec - 27 Dec 2025
from NZD $202/day
Premium Passenger Van
View offerTravel 28 Dec - 31 Dec 2025
from NZD $211/day
Intermediate Elite Commercial Van/Truck
View offerTravel 28 Dec - 31 Dec 2025
from NZD $215/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 26 Dec - 29 Dec 2025
from NZD $262/day
Standard Elite Commercial Van/Truck
View offerTravel 28 Dec - 31 Dec 2025
from NZD $271/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 24 Dec - 27 Dec 2025
from NZD $277/day
Fullsize Commercial Van/Truck
View offerTravel 28 Dec - 31 Dec 2025
from NZD $298/day
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on December 23, 2025 by a New Zealand resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 23 December, 2025
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- 28 Oct 2025martin m.Booked: Toyota Rav4 2w.d. or similarAuckland Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Lower Hutt
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Four car rental depots in Lower Hutt. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in Lower Hutt
Kia vehicles for hire in Lower Hutt
Kia Seltos
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Sportage
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Stonic
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Lower Hutt
Mitsubishi Outlander
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Other vehicles for hire in Lower Hutt
12 CU Metre Box Tail Lift Truck
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
12 Seat Bus
12
4
12 large
ProvidersThrifty
17-19 CU Meter Tail Lift Truck
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
2.5 Tonne Tipper Truck
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
40 CU Metre Curtain Sider Truck
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
7 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
Cargo Van Maxi 1100 Kg Payload
2
4
ProvidersThrifty
“Or similar” refers to how our rental providers classify cars. Please be advised they cannot guarantee that a specific car model will be available. Partners categorise similar models into “vehicle groups” and confirm availability on this basis. Our team are available to contact the depot on your behalf where you are picking up your vehicle to enquire what models are available under the vehicle group you booked. Please contact customer support for further information.
Vehicle models are subject to provider availability
Lower Hutt daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
23 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
24 Dec
$276
$276
$276
$276
25 Dec
$276
$276
$276
$276
26 Dec
$262
$262
$262
$262
27 Dec
$262
$262
$262
$262
28 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
29 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
23 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
24 Dec
$277
$308
$277
$308
25 Dec
$277
$308
$277
$308
26 Dec
$277
$292
$277
$292
27 Dec
$277
$292
$277
$292
28 Dec
$277
$277
$277
$277
29 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
23 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
24 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
25 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
26 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
27 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
28 Dec
$211
$211
$211
$211
29 Dec
$211
$211
$211
$211
Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.
Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.
Prices are in NZD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 23 December, 2025
Wellington Airport car hire
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Car rental depots in Lower Hutt
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Avis Lower Hutt Cars
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–16:30, Sat–Sun Closed35a Annie Huggan Grove, North Island
Budget Lower Hutt
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–16:30, Sat–Sun Closed35a Annie Huggan Grove, North Island
Hertz Wellington North Cars
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 07:30–17:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–11:0029 Udy St, Petone, North Island
Thrifty Wellington North Comm
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 07:30–17:0029 Udy St, Petone, North Island
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Lower Hutt
How much does it cost to hire a car in Lower Hutt?
Prices start at NZD $262 per day for a Compact SUV, up to NZD $292 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Lower Hutt.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Lower Hutt?
If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs NZD $211 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Lower Hutt.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Lower Hutt?
The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available in Lower Hutt may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.
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