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What to do
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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 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lowell departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 58m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lowell, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lowell to New Haven takes 2h 33m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $28 for a 4h 11m 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, Bus and CoachRun. From Portland, the bus ride to Lowell takes 115 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 240 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 Orlando and takes around 2h 58m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lowell, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lowell to New Haven takes 2h 33m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $28 for a 4h 11m 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, Bus and CoachRun. From Portland, the bus ride to Lowell takes 115 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 240 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 (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,616 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,080 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,804 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,041 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,431 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,065 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,506 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,329 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,594 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,084 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska 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 (8.4, 337 reviews)
$91+
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Hilton Garden Inn Tewksbury Andover
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 314 reviews)
$95+
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Chateau Merrimack Resort & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.7, 257 reviews)
$161+
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Hotel Umass Lowell Inn & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.2, 329 reviews)
$211+
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Sonesta Select Boston Lowell Chelmsford
3 stars
Good (7.1, 400 reviews)
$73+
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Motel 6-Tewksbury, Ma - Boston
2 stars
Good (6.1, 698 reviews)
$90+
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Renting a car in Lowell

Renting a car in Lowell costs $42 per day, on average, or $168 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 34% 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 Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lowell costs $42 per day, on average, or $168 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 34% 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 Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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