Porirua travel guide

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You're Going to Love Porirua

With a population of 50,914, Porirua is a must-see destination in Wellington, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Porirua has to offer.

When to visit Porirua

Porirua in October
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Porirua in October
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Porirua

Plane

When flying to Porirua, you’ll arrive at Wellington (WLG), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Porirua from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 3h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Porirua is to pick up a car hire from Wellington, which is about 18 km from Porirua. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Ace Rental Cars, among others, in Wellington.

Plane

When flying to Porirua, you’ll arrive at Wellington (WLG), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Porirua from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 3h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Porirua is to pick up a car hire from Wellington, which is about 18 km from Porirua. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Ace Rental Cars, among others, in Wellington.

Airports near Porirua

Airlines serving Porirua

British Airways
Good (4,558 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,295 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,952 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,893 reviews)
Finnair
Good (868 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,685 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (480 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (211 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (266 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (549 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (867 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,791 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (313 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Porirua

Most booked hotels in Porirua

Mövenpick Hotel Wellington
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$160+
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$138+
ibis Wellington
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$120+
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
$24+

Hiring a car in Porirua

Expect to pay $2.77 per litre in Porirua (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.16 and $44.22. The most frequently booked car type in Porirua is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Toyota Prius or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.77 per litre in Porirua (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.16 and $44.22. The most frequently booked car type in Porirua is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Toyota Prius or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.