Introduction
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.

When to visit Lowell

Lowell in January
Estimated hotel price
$180
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lowell in January
Estimated hotel price
$180
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 23h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lowell, followed by Acela.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including OurBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Providence, the bus ride to Lowell takes 97 km and will cost you around $47. From New York, the ticket costs about $93 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 23h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lowell, followed by Acela.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including OurBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Providence, the bus ride to Lowell takes 97 km and will cost you around $47. From New York, the ticket costs about $93 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 (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,752 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,863 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,489 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,666 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,672 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,148 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,439 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lowell

Hiring a car in Lowell

Expect to pay $1.39 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 $16.63 and $22.17. 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, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.39 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 $16.63 and $22.17. 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, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.