Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

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
€93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lowell in January
Estimated hotel price
€93
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 11 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lowell from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 6h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lowell, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lowell to Providence takes 0h 51m and costs around €5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about €24 for a 4h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lowell is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 189 miles from Lowell. You’ll find branches of Ace and Sixt, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including OurBus, FlixBus and Bus. From Hartford, the bus ride to Lowell takes 110 miles and will cost you around €17. From New York, the ticket costs about €50 for a journey of 240 miles. Lowell’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Lowell, you’ll arrive at Bedford Hanscom Field (BED), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lowell from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 6h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lowell, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lowell to Providence takes 0h 51m and costs around €5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about €24 for a 4h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lowell is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 189 miles from Lowell. You’ll find branches of Ace and Sixt, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including OurBus, FlixBus and Bus. From Hartford, the bus ride to Lowell takes 110 miles and will cost you around €17. From New York, the ticket costs about €50 for a journey of 240 miles. Lowell’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Lowell

ORHWorcester
BOSBoston Logan Intl
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Lowell

KLM
Good (1,481 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,880 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,841 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,367 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,291 reviews)
SWISS
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Iberia
Good (3,162 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,559 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,529 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,873 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,180 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,185 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lowell

Hiring a car in Lowell

Expect to pay €0.94 per litre in Lowell (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.27 and €15.02. 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 car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €0.94 per litre in Lowell (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.27 and €15.02. 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 car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.