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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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lowell has to offer.

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 January
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lowell in January
Estimated hotel price
$112
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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 13m.

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 4h 09m 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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Lowell takes 235 miles and will cost you around $41. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 305 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 13m.

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 4h 09m 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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Lowell takes 235 miles and will cost you around $41. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 305 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,156 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,896 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lowell

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Holiday Inn Express Chelmsford By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 312 reviews)
$125+
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Hilton Garden Inn Tewksbury Andover
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 293 reviews)
$138+
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Boston Tewksbury/Andover
2 stars
Good (7.7, 393 reviews)
$143+
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Chateau Merrimack Resort & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.7, 241 reviews)
$168+
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Sonesta Select Boston Lowell Chelmsford
3 stars
Good (7.2, 376 reviews)
$128+
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UMass Lowell Inn and Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.2, 331 reviews)
$211+
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Renting a car in Lowell

Renting a car in Lowell costs $59 per day, on average, or $236 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Lowell.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Lowell is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (RAM Pickup or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lowell costs $59 per day, on average, or $236 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Lowell.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Lowell is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (RAM Pickup or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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