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, Cobblestones of Lowell (91 Dutton Street) and Tavern in the Square - Lowell (900 Chelmsford St) are great picks.

When to visit Lowell

Lowell in March
Estimated hotel price
$168
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lowell in March
Estimated hotel price
$168
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 19h 17m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lowell, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lowell to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $23 for a 2h 28m 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 Avis and Budget, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Providence, the bus ride to Lowell takes 97 km and will cost you around $36. From Providence, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 97 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 19h 17m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lowell, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lowell to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $23 for a 2h 28m 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 Avis and Budget, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Providence, the bus ride to Lowell takes 97 km and will cost you around $36. From Providence, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 97 km. Lowell’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Lowell

Airlines serving Lowell

Lufthansa
Good (4,042 reviews)
KLM
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Delta
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British Airways
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SWISS
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Turkish Airlines
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Air France
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United Airlines
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Qatar Airways
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Emirates
Excellent (1,991 reviews)
Iberia
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Austrian Airlines
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Air Canada
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Singapore Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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Finnair
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Etihad Airways
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Alaska Airlines
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lowell

Hiring a car in Lowell

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.14 and $24.18. 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 Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.14 and $24.18. 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 Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.