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
$191
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lowell in January
Estimated hotel price
$191
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 18 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lowell from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 58m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lowell, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lowell to New York takes 4h 09m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rensselaer, expect to pay about $26 for a 4h 57m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including OurBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Hartford, the bus ride to Lowell takes 177 km and will cost you around $87. From Portland, the ticket costs about $94 for a journey of 209 km. Lowell’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Lowell, you’ll arrive at Bedford Hanscom Field (BED), which is located 18 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lowell from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 58m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lowell, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lowell to New York takes 4h 09m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rensselaer, expect to pay about $26 for a 4h 57m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including OurBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Hartford, the bus ride to Lowell takes 177 km and will cost you around $87. From Portland, the ticket costs about $94 for a journey of 209 km. Lowell’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Lowell

ORHWorcester
BOSBoston Logan Intl
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Lowell

KLM
Good (1,441 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,731 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,075 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,193 reviews)
SWISS
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Iberia
Good (3,091 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,176 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,479 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,655 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,373 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,139 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lowell

Hiring a car in Lowell

Expect to pay $1.45 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 $17.31 and $23.08. The most frequently booked car type in Lowell is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.45 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 $17.31 and $23.08. The most frequently booked car type in Lowell is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.