Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Lawrence travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lawrence

With a population of 76,377, Lawrence is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lawrence has to offer.

Where to Eat in Lawrence

If you’re looking for affordable options, Vaka Restaurant (337 Essex St) and Salvatore's-Lawrence (354 Merrimack Street) are great picks.

When to visit Lawrence

Lawrence in November
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawrence in November
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lawrence in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 3.8″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Lawrence, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.

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How to Get to Lawrence

Plane

Although Lawrence doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester (MHT), which is located 21 miles from Lawrence. Boston Logan Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lawrence departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lawrence, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lawrence to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lawrence is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 198 miles from Lawrence. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles.

Plane

Although Lawrence doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester (MHT), which is located 21 miles from Lawrence. Boston Logan Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lawrence departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lawrence, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lawrence to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lawrence is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 198 miles from Lawrence. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles.

Airports near Lawrence

BOSBoston Logan Intl
MHTManchester
PSMPortsmouth Pease Intl

Airlines serving Lawrence

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lawrence

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The Artisan at Tuscan Village, Salem, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 55 reviews)
$261+
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Holiday Inn Express Andover North-Lawrence
2 stars
Excellent (8, 738 reviews)
$122+
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Park View Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 661 reviews)
$88+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boston-Andover
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1607 reviews)
$107+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Boston - Andover
4 stars
Good (7.7, 439 reviews)
$159+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem NH
2 stars
Good (7.6, 1118 reviews)
$88+
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Renting a car in Lawrence

Renting a car in Lawrence costs $46 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 57% cheaper than airport locations in Lawrence.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Lawrence (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Lawrence is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lawrence costs $46 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 57% cheaper than airport locations in Lawrence.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Lawrence (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Lawrence is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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