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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 SUVView offerFrom NZD $66/day
for 23 Aug - 26 Aug 2025
Compact CarView offerFrom NZD $71/day
for 22 Aug - 25 Aug 2025
Intermediate SUVView offerFrom NZD $74/day
for 23 Aug - 26 Aug 2025
Compact Commercial Van/TruckView offerFrom NZD $127/day
for 25 Aug - 28 Aug 2025
Standard Commercial Van/TruckView offerFrom NZD $167/day
for 25 Aug - 28 Aug 2025
SpecialView offerFrom NZD $202/day
for 21 Aug - 24 Aug 2025
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on August 20, 2025 by an Australian 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 20 August, 2025
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- 01 Aug 2025suzanne p.Booked: Toyota Yaris or similarChristchurch International Airport
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- 29 Jun 2025carolyn r.Booked: Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similarAuckland Airport
- 10 Jun 2025catriona c.Booked: Kia Seltos or similarTauranga Airport
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- 01 May 2025don b.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarDunedin Central
- 02 Jun 2025jillian a.Booked: Toyota Camry or similarTauranga 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
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Lower Hutt
Mitsubishi Outlander
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota vehicles for hire in Lower Hutt
Toyota Corolla
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
20 Aug
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
21 Aug
$72
$72
$72
$72
22 Aug
$71
$71
$71
$71
23 Aug
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 Aug
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 Aug
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 Aug
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
20 Aug
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
21 Aug
$74
$74
$74
$74
22 Aug
$73
$73
$73
$73
23 Aug
$66
$66
$66
$66
24 Aug
$74
$74
$74
$74
25 Aug
$67
$67
$74
$74
26 Aug
$72
$72
$72
$72
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
20 Aug
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
21 Aug
$83
$83
$232
$232
22 Aug
$82
$82
$165
$165
23 Aug
$74
$74
$85
$85
24 Aug
$83
$83
$232
$232
25 Aug
$75
$75
$87
$87
26 Aug
$80
$80
$87
$87
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
20 Aug
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
21 Aug
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
22 Aug
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
23 Aug
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 Aug
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 Aug
$211
$211
$211
$211
26 Aug
$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 20 August, 2025
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Car rental depots in Lower Hutt
Car hire depots in Lower Hutt are marked on the map below.
Avis Lower Hutt Cars
35a Annie Huggan Grove, Lower Hutt NI, 5012
Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Budget Lower Hutt
35a Annie Huggan Grove, Lower Hutt NI, 5012
Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Hertz Wellington North Cars
29 Udy St, Petone, Wellington North Cars NI, 5012
Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thrifty Wellington North Comm
29 Udy St, Petone, Wellington North Comm NI, 5012
Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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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 $66 per day for a Compact SUV, up to NZD $85 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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