Introduction
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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lowell has to offer.

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

Lowell in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lowell in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 155
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lowell in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -9 °C, with an average temperature of -4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 103 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Lowell, with an average rainfall of 85 mm.

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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 centre The shortest flight to Lowell from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 5h 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 C$ 8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about C$ 47 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 304 km from Lowell. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Lowell takes 129 km and will cost you around C$ 48. From Hartford, the ticket costs about C$ 36 for a journey of 169 km. Lowell’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the downtown.

Plane

When flying to Lowell, you’ll arrive at Bedford Hanscom Field (BED), which is located 18 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Lowell from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 5h 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 C$ 8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about C$ 47 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 304 km from Lowell. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Lowell takes 129 km and will cost you around C$ 48. From Hartford, the ticket costs about C$ 36 for a journey of 169 km. Lowell’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the downtown.

Airports near Lowell

ORHWorcester
BOSBoston Logan Intl
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Lowell

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lowell

Most booked hotels in Lowell

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Hampton Inn Boston Bedford Burlington
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 198+
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Courtyard by Marriott Boston Billerica/Bedford
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 192+
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Boston Tewksbury/Andover
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 177+
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Renting a car in Lowell

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 per litre in Lowell (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. The most frequently booked car type in Lowell is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 18% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 per litre in Lowell (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. The most frequently booked car type in Lowell is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 18% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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