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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

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.

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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

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.

Airports near Lowell

ORHWorcester
BOSBoston Logan Intl
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Lowell

Lufthansa
Good (8,238 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,227 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,083 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,590 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,664 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (967 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,226 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,990 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,668 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,492 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,607 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lowell

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Hampton Inn Boston Bedford Burlington
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 858 reviews)
$123+
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Hilton Garden Inn Tewksbury Andover
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 452 reviews)
$91+
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Holiday Inn Express Chelmsford By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 406 reviews)
$121+
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Boston Tewksbury/Andover
3 stars
Good (7.6, 413 reviews)
$113+
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Sonesta Select Boston Lowell Chelmsford
3 stars
Good (7.3, 470 reviews)
$103+
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Umass Lowell Inn & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.1, 323 reviews)
$211+
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Renting a car in Lowell

Renting a car in Lowell costs $47 per day, on average, or $141 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 82% cheaper than airport locations in Lowell.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. Compact (Polestar 2 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lowell, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Lowell costs $47 per day, on average, or $141 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 82% cheaper than airport locations in Lowell.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. Compact (Polestar 2 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lowell, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

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