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.
Activities & attractions in Lowell
Art & Performing Arts
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
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″.
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 Charleston and takes around 2h 15m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lowell, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lowell to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m 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 Kyte and Budget, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including OurBus, Concord Coach Lines and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Lowell takes 110 miles and will cost you around $68. From New York, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 228 miles. Lowell’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Lowell
Where to stay in popular areas of Lowell
Most booked hotels in Lowell
Renting a car in Lowell
Renting a car in Lowell costs $60 per day, on average, or $181 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Lowell.
Expect to pay $3.63 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 $43.61 and $58.14. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.