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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, 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
$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 18 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lowell departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lowell, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lowell to Providence takes 0h 43m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lowell is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 304 km 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 Bus, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Lowell takes 97 km and will cost you around $29. From Portland, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 209 km. Lowell’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Lowell, you’ll arrive at Bedford Hanscom Field (BED), which is located 18 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lowell departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lowell, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lowell to Providence takes 0h 43m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lowell is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 304 km 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 Bus, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Lowell takes 97 km and will cost you around $29. From Portland, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 209 km. Lowell’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Airports near Lowell

ORHWorcester
BOSBoston Logan Intl
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Lowell

KLM
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Lufthansa
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Delta
Good (8,012 reviews)
British Airways
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Turkish Airlines
Good (4,044 reviews)
SWISS
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United Airlines
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Iberia
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Qatar Airways
Good (3,663 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,412 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
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Air Canada
Good (10,450 reviews)
Etihad Airways
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
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Finnair
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LOT
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Alaska Airlines
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Singapore Airlines
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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 (8.5, 331 reviews)
$106+
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Hilton Garden Inn Tewksbury Andover
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 307 reviews)
$99+
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Chateau Merrimack Resort & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.7, 252 reviews)
$183+
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Hotel Umass Lowell Inn & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.2, 331 reviews)
$211+
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Sonesta Select Boston Lowell Chelmsford
3 stars
Good (7.1, 396 reviews)
$81+
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Motel 6-Tewksbury, Ma - Boston
2 stars
Good (6, 695 reviews)
$95+
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Renting a car in Lowell

Renting a car in Lowell costs $48 per day, on average, or $190 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 57% cheaper than airport locations in Lowell.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lowell costs $48 per day, on average, or $190 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 57% cheaper than airport locations in Lowell.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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