Introduction
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.

When to visit Lowell

Lowell in January
Estimated hotel price
€101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lowell in January
Estimated hotel price
€101
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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 7h.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lowell, followed by Acela.

Car

Another option to get to Lowell is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 304 km from Lowell. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to Lowell takes 193 km and will cost you around €21. From Portland, the ticket costs about €23 for a journey of 209 km. Lowell’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 7h.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lowell, followed by Acela.

Car

Another option to get to Lowell is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 304 km from Lowell. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to Lowell takes 193 km and will cost you around €21. From Portland, the ticket costs about €23 for a journey of 209 km. Lowell’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Lowell

ORHWorcester
BOSBoston Logan Intl
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Lowell

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,639 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,019 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
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SWISS
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United Airlines
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Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,509 reviews)
Air Canada
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Etihad Airways
Good (1,335 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
Good (1,099 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
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Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,485 reviews)
LOT
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lowell

Hiring a car in Lowell

Expect to pay €0.75 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 €8.91 and €11.88. 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 Intermediate car hire (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €0.75 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 €8.91 and €11.88. 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 Intermediate car hire (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.