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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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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 Raleigh and takes around 1h 54m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lowell, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lowell to Providence takes 0h 51m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 02m 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 OurBus, FlixBus and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Lowell takes 235 miles and will cost you around $68. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 460 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 Raleigh and takes around 1h 54m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lowell, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lowell to Providence takes 0h 51m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 02m 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 OurBus, FlixBus and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Lowell takes 235 miles and will cost you around $68. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 460 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
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KLM
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British Airways
Good (7,929 reviews)
Delta
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Turkish Airlines
Good (4,341 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,202 reviews)
Air France
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Austrian Airlines
Good (911 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,672 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,762 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,975 reviews)
LOT
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Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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Cathay Pacific
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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, 831 reviews)
$110+
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Boston Tewksbury/Andover
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 417 reviews)
$106+
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Hilton Garden Inn Tewksbury Andover
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 344 reviews)
$104+
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Sonesta Select Boston Lowell Chelmsford
3 stars
Good (7.2, 427 reviews)
$90+
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Umass Lowell Inn & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.2, 329 reviews)
$211+
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Motel 6-Tewksbury, Ma - Boston
2 stars
Good (6.1, 725 reviews)
$84+
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Renting a car in Lowell

Renting a car in Lowell costs $58 per day, on average, or $173 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Lowell.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. 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 rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lowell costs $58 per day, on average, or $173 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Lowell.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. 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 rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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