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
€92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lowell in January
Estimated hotel price
€92
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 Bridgeport, expect to pay about €19 for a 3h 02m 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 Sixt and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including OurBus, FlixBus and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Lowell takes 235 miles and will cost you around €58. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about €17 for a journey of 460 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 Bridgeport, expect to pay about €19 for a 3h 02m 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 Sixt and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including OurBus, FlixBus and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Lowell takes 235 miles and will cost you around €58. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about €17 for a journey of 460 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

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
Good (7,931 reviews)
Delta
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Turkish Airlines
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SWISS
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Iberia
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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United Airlines
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Emirates
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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LOT
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Finnair
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Brussels Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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Cathay Pacific
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lowell

Hiring a car in Lowell

Expect to pay €1.00 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 €11.91 and €15.87. 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, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.00 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 €11.91 and €15.87. 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, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.