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Lower Hutt near Wellington, New Zealand.

The easiest way to book rental cars in Lower Hutt

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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.

  • HertzCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From NZD $68/day

    for 11 Jul - 14 Jul 2025
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  • HertzCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From NZD $70/day

    for 11 Jul - 14 Jul 2025
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  • HertzIntermediate SUV
    Intermediate SUV

    From NZD $96/day

    for 10 Jul - 13 Jul 2025
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  • ThriftyCompact Commercial Van/Truck
    Compact Commercial Van/Truck

    From NZD $127/day

    for 11 Jul - 14 Jul 2025
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  • ThriftyStandard Commercial Van/Truck
    Standard Commercial Van/Truck

    From NZD $167/day

    for 11 Jul - 14 Jul 2025
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  • ThriftySpecial
    Special

    From NZD $202/day

    for 07 Jul - 10 Jul 2025
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Showing 6 of 10 offers

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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on July 06, 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 06 July, 2025

YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY

Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think

Our customers have rated their Lower Hutt car rental booking experience 5/5
(10 reviews)
  • 29 Jun 2025

    user friendly

    simon c.
    Booked: VW Tiguan or similar
    Auckland Domestic Airport
    VW Tiguan or similar
  • 04 Jun 2025

    Very easy

    terry b.
    Booked: Toyota Highlander or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Toyota Highlander or similar
  • 04 Apr 2025

    Straight forward...hassle free

    junior m.
    Booked: Mystery Car - Petrol/diesel/ev or similar
    Auckland International Airport
    Mystery Car - Petrol/diesel/ev or similar
  • 27 May 2025

    easy to navigate

    james a.
    Booked: Ford Everest or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Ford Everest or similar
  • 06 Mar 2025

    Easy sight to navigate. Quick receipt of booking to my email. Comprehensive list of cars to choose from.

    therese l.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 28 Jun 2025

    Liked to see the different option from the different hire companies

    darrin r.
    Booked: Toyota Rav4 2w.d. or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Toyota Rav4 2w.d. or similar
  • 03 Apr 2025

    very easy and straightforward

    marilyn b.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Suzuki Swift or similar
  • 08 May 2025

    easy and quick

    rachel w.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
    Christchurch Downtown
    Mitsubishi Outlander 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 depotsFour car rental depots in Lower Hutt.
✅ Rental brandsAvis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty.

Lower Hutt daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 Jul

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

Mon

07 Jul

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

Tue

08 Jul

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

Wed

09 Jul

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

Thu

10 Jul

$84

$84

Fri

11 Jul

$68

$68

Sat

12 Jul

$82

$82

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 Jul

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

Mon

07 Jul

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

Tue

08 Jul

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

Wed

09 Jul

$82

$82

Thu

10 Jul

$86

$86

Fri

11 Jul

$70

$70

Sat

12 Jul

$85

$85

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 Jul

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

Mon

07 Jul

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

Tue

08 Jul

$212

$212

Wed

09 Jul

$135

$203

Thu

10 Jul

$96

$184

Fri

11 Jul

$103

$145

Sat

12 Jul

$184

$184

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 Jul

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

Mon

07 Jul

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

Tue

08 Jul

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

Wed

09 Jul

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

Thu

10 Jul

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

11 Jul

$211

$211

Sat

12 Jul

$211

$211

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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 06 July, 2025

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Car rental depots in Lower Hutt

Car hire depots in Lower Hutt are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Avis Lower Hutt Cars

    35a Annie Huggan Grove, Lower Hutt NI, 5012

    Today •Closed

    monday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

  • Budget Lower Hutt

    35a Annie Huggan Grove, Lower Hutt NI, 5012

    Today •Closed

    monday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

  • Hertz Wellington North Cars

    29 Udy St, Petone, Wellington North Cars NI, 5012

    Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    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

    monday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    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 $68 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $145 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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