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
$179
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lowell in January
Estimated hotel price
$179
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 Christchurch and takes around 20h 47m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lowell, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lowell to Stamford takes 3h 25m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $37 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lowell is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 304 km from Lowell. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including OurBus, FlixBus and CoachRun. From Portland, the bus ride to Lowell takes 209 km and will cost you around $90. From New York, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 383 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 Christchurch and takes around 20h 47m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lowell, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lowell to Stamford takes 3h 25m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $37 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lowell is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 304 km from Lowell. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including OurBus, FlixBus and CoachRun. From Portland, the bus ride to Lowell takes 209 km and will cost you around $90. From New York, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 383 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 (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,775 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,723 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,174 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,110 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,259 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,679 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,698 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,389 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,160 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,863 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lowell

Hiring a car in Lowell

Expect to pay $1.42 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 $16.95 and $22.60. 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 Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.42 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 $16.95 and $22.60. 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 Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.