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What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. 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 Lowell has to offer.

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
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lowell in January
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lowell in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °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 4.1″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Lowell, with an average rainfall of 3.3″.

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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 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lowell departs from Presque Isle and takes around 1h 14m.

Train

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 $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 57m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lowell is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 189 miles from Lowell. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including OurBus, Bus and FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Lowell takes 85 miles and will cost you around $11. From New York, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 238 miles. Lowell’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Lowell, you’ll arrive at Bedford Hanscom Field (BED), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lowell departs from Presque Isle and takes around 1h 14m.

Train

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 $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 57m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lowell is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 189 miles from Lowell. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including OurBus, Bus and FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Lowell takes 85 miles and will cost you around $11. From New York, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 238 miles. Lowell’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Lowell

ORHWorcester
BOSBoston Logan Intl
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Lowell

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,850 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,792 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,293 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,136 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,428 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,715 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,801 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (390 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,166 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,207 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lowell

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Hampton Inn Boston Bedford Burlington
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 825 reviews)
$100+
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Hilton Garden Inn Tewksbury Andover
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 328 reviews)
$104+
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Boston Tewksbury/Andover
3 stars
Excellent (8, 411 reviews)
$107+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston-Billerica/Bedford/Burlington
3 stars
Good (7.6, 503 reviews)
$104+
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Sonesta Select Boston Lowell Chelmsford
3 stars
Good (7.2, 408 reviews)
$88+
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Umass Lowell Inn & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.2, 329 reviews)
$211+
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Renting a car in Lowell

Renting a car in Lowell costs $41 per day, on average, or $124 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 47% cheaper than airport locations in Lowell.

Expect to pay $3.37 per gallon in Lowell (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.43 and $53.90. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lowell, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Lowell costs $41 per day, on average, or $124 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 47% cheaper than airport locations in Lowell.

Expect to pay $3.37 per gallon in Lowell (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.43 and $53.90. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lowell, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

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