With a population of 106,519, Lowell is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Cobblestones of Lowell (91 Dutton Street) and Tavern in the Square - Lowell (900 Chelmsford St) are great picks.
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.
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 27h 08m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lowell, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lowell to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $25 for a 2h 28m trip.
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 Budget and Dollar, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Lowell takes 225 miles and will cost you around $57. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 435 miles. Lowell’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.
Expect to pay $1.74 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 $20.77 and $27.69. The most frequently booked car type in Lowell is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.