Lower Hutt Discount Car Hire

Hire Cars in Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt, also known as Hutt City, is found on the northern shores of Wellington Harbour. The area was actually settled before Wellington, and was the intended site for the capital city, however due to several floods in the early years of the colony, the site was abandoned and the residents relocated to the other side of the harbour, where Wellington is found today. As a result of a major earthquake in 1855, much of the land became raised and was no longer prone to flooding, and soon saw settlers move back to the area.

Bordered by a majestic harbour, forests and the Hutt River, Lower Hutt is a popular destination for those who would like to unwind, and avoid the hustle and bustle of larger cities. Auto Europe offers several car hire pick up locations in Lower Hutt, and a large fleet selection, so finding a car rental in New Zealand is both easy and economical.

Exploring Lower Hutt with a Hire Car

To get an insight into the early days of the city, drive your hire car down to the suburb of Petone, which is right on the water. Here you can visit the Early Settlers Museum, which houses artefacts and tells of the city’s origins. Highly recommended for visitors to the area, is a trip out to Belmont Forest, and more importantly Belmont Trig. Drive your rental car to the forest, and hike the distance to the Trig, where you will get a great panoramic view of the city and Wellington Harbour. A must for visitors to get a sense of the area and it’s grandeur.

Lower Hutt has the benefit of being sheltered by the hills and mountains that surround it, resulting in less windy conditions than Wellington, and quite often warmer days also. With the brilliant weather experienced in summer, Lower Hutt is an excellent destination for those who enjoy fishing, kayaking, swimming and water sports. The Hutt River is famous for its trout fishing, and jet boat rides.

With Wellington only half an hour away with your hire car, there really is no reason to stay in the big city if you would just like to see the sights. Day trips from Lower Hutt are very popular, and sights to see in Wellington include the several museums, lookouts, and historical buildings that have been preserved and restored.

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