Introduction
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 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lowell departs from Valparaiso and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lowell, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lowell to New Haven takes 2h 39m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $17 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 Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including OurBus, CoachRun and FlixBus. From Portland, the bus ride to Lowell takes 115 miles and will cost you around $56. From New York, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 238 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 Valparaiso and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lowell, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lowell to New Haven takes 2h 39m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $17 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 Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including OurBus, CoachRun and FlixBus. From Portland, the bus ride to Lowell takes 115 miles and will cost you around $56. From New York, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 238 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 (1,491 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,894 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,857 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,300 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,383 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,165 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,548 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,555 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,897 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,379 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,190 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
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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Element Lexington
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 384 reviews)
$122+
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Boston Tewksbury/Andover
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 417 reviews)
$108+
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Hilton Garden Inn Tewksbury Andover
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 343 reviews)
$77+
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Sonesta Select Boston Lowell Chelmsford
3 stars
Good (7.2, 425 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 $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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Lowell.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lowell, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Lowell.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lowell, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

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