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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 18 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lowell departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lowell, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lowell to New Haven takes 2h 28m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hartford, expect to pay about $27 for a 4h 01m 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 Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including OurBus, Bus and FlixBus. From Portland, the bus ride to Lowell takes 209 km and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 383 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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lowell, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lowell to New Haven takes 2h 28m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hartford, expect to pay about $27 for a 4h 01m 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 Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including OurBus, Bus and FlixBus. From Portland, the bus ride to Lowell takes 209 km and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 383 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
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,860 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,813 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,318 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,273 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,147 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,835 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (393 reviews)
Etihad Airways
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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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, 825 reviews)
$100+
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Hilton Garden Inn Tewksbury Andover
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 328 reviews)
$102+
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Boston Tewksbury/Andover
3 stars
Excellent (8, 412 reviews)
$108+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston-Billerica/Bedford/Burlington
3 stars
Good (7.6, 504 reviews)
$107+
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Sonesta Select Boston Lowell Chelmsford
3 stars
Good (7.2, 408 reviews)
$89+
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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 $65 per day, on average, or $195 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. 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, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lowell costs $65 per day, on average, or $195 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. 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, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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