Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Lowell travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lowell

With a population of 106,519, Lowell is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States.

Where to Eat in Lowell

If you’re looking for affordable options, Tavern in the Square - Lowell (900 Chelmsford St) and Panela (525 Market St) are great picks.

When to visit Lowell

Lowell in January
Estimated hotel price
$183
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lowell in January
Estimated hotel price
$183
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lowell in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -9 °C, with an average temperature of -4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 103 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Lowell, with an average rainfall of 85 mm.

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How to Get to Lowell

Plane

When flying to Lowell, you’ll arrive at Bedford Hanscom Field (BED), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lowell from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lowell, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lowell to Hartford takes 3h 56m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $48 for a 4h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lowell is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 189 miles from Lowell. You’ll find branches of Ace and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including OurBus, Concord Coach Lines and Greyhound. Lowell’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Lowell, you’ll arrive at Bedford Hanscom Field (BED), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lowell from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lowell, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lowell to Hartford takes 3h 56m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $48 for a 4h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lowell is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 189 miles from Lowell. You’ll find branches of Ace and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including OurBus, Concord Coach Lines and Greyhound. Lowell’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Lowell

ORHWorcester
BOSBoston Logan Intl
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Lowell

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
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British Airways
Good (7,884 reviews)
Delta
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Turkish Airlines
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SWISS
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Iberia
Good (3,179 reviews)
Air France
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United Airlines
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Austrian Airlines
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,923 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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Cathay Pacific
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lowell

Hiring a car in Lowell

Expect to pay $2.01 per litre in Lowell (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.03 and $32.04. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lowell, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.01 per litre in Lowell (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.03 and $32.04. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lowell, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.