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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.

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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 08, 2026 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 08 October, 2026

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Our customers have rated their Lower Hutt car rental booking experience 5/5
(7 reviews)
  • 20 Sep 2026

    Each step of the booking process was easy to follow.

    alistair f.
    Booked: Kia Stonic or similar
    Wellington Downtown
    Kia Stonic or similar
  • 01 Sep 2026

    Always straight forward and easy to find the best deal. Customer service and support have been great too.

    troy b.
    Booked: Kia Seltos or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Kia Seltos or similar
  • 22 Jun 2026

    Clear, easy to understand booking. Thankyou

    lisa f.
    Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Mystery Vehicle or similar
  • 09 Sep 2026

    Easy

    jan m.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
    Nelson Airport
    Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
  • 29 Jul 2026

    Easy, great prices.

    rochelle m.
    Booked: Kia Seltos or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Kia Seltos or similar
  • 06 Sep 2026

    Great service easy to use

    brendon a.
    Booked: Hyundai Tucson 2w.d. or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Hyundai Tucson 2w.d. or similar
  • 07 Oct 2026

    So easy to use this site to make a booking

    michael s.
    Booked: Toyota C-HR or similar
    Auckland International Airport
    Toyota C-HR or similar
  • 07 Sep 2026

    Quick

    jessica d.
    Booked: Kia Stonic or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Kia Stonic or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Lower Hutt

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van and SUV.
🔑 No. of depotsSix car rental depots in Lower Hutt.
✅ Rental brandsAvis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available in Lower Hutt

Kia vehicles for hire in Lower Hutt

  • Kia Seltos

    Kia Seltos

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Kia Stonic

    Kia Stonic

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Lower Hutt

  • Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Other vehicles for hire in Lower Hutt

  • 12 CU Metre Box Tail Lift Truck

    12 CU Metre Box Tail Lift Truck

    2

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • 12 Seat Bus

    12 Seat Bus

    12

    4

    12 large

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • 17-19 CU Meter Tail Lift Truck

    17-19 CU Meter Tail Lift Truck

    2

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • 2.5 Tonne Tipper Truck

    2.5 Tonne Tipper Truck

    2

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • 2.5 Tonne Tipper Truck (Z6)

    2.5 Tonne Tipper Truck (Z6)

    2

    2

    Providers

    Hertz

  • 40 CU Metre Curtain Sider Truck

    40 CU Metre Curtain Sider Truck

    2

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • 7 Cubic Metre Van

    7 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • Cargo Van Maxi 1100 Kg Payload

    Cargo Van Maxi 1100 Kg Payload

    2

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty

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“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

Today

08 Oct

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

Fri

09 Oct

$46

$54

Sat

10 Oct

$50

$54

Sun

11 Oct

$43

$95

Mon

12 Oct

$61

$75

Tue

13 Oct

$50

$75

Wed

14 Oct

$73

$75

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

08 Oct

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

Fri

09 Oct

$48

$55

Sat

10 Oct

$51

$55

Sun

11 Oct

$45

$97

Mon

12 Oct

$62

$77

Tue

13 Oct

$51

$77

Wed

14 Oct

$75

$77

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

08 Oct

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

Fri

09 Oct

$55

$68

Sat

10 Oct

$59

$68

Sun

11 Oct

$52

$141

Mon

12 Oct

$73

$90

Tue

13 Oct

$59

$90

Wed

14 Oct

$87

$90

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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 08 October, 2026

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Car rental depots in Lower Hutt

Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

  • Avis Lower Hutt Cars

    Avis Lower Hutt Cars

    N/A

    35a Annie Huggan Grove

    Mon–Fri 08:00–16:30, closed w/e
  • Budget Lower Hutt

    Budget Lower Hutt

    N/A

    35a Annie Huggan Grove

    Mon–Fri 08:00–16:30, closed w/e
  • Hertz Wellington North Cars

    Hertz Wellington North Cars

    N/A

    29 Udy St, Petone

    Mon–Fri 07:30–17:00, w/e 08:00–11:00
  • Hertz Wellington North Comm

    Hertz Wellington North Comm

    N/A

    29 Udy St, Petone

    Mon–Sun 07:30–17:00
  • Thrifty Wellington North Cars

    Thrifty Wellington North Cars

    N/A

    29 Udy St, Petone

    Mon–Fri 07:30–17:00, w/e 08:00–11:00
  • Thrifty Wellington North Comm

    Thrifty Wellington North Comm

    N/A

    29 Udy St, Petone

    Mon–Sun 07:30–17:00

Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car in Lower Hutt

  • What is the cheapest car rental company in Lower Hutt?

    Thrifty is the cheapest car rental company in Lower Hutt, with rates from NZD $50 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 9 and 15 October 2026. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from New Zealand’s most respected rental car providers.

  • 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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