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
€99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lowell in January
Estimated hotel price
€99
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 7h.

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 €5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about €19 for a 2h 27m 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 Thrifty and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to Lowell takes 115 miles and will cost you around €48. From New York, the ticket costs about €22 for a journey of 228 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 7h.

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 €5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about €19 for a 2h 27m 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 Thrifty and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to Lowell takes 115 miles and will cost you around €48. From New York, the ticket costs about €22 for a journey of 228 miles. Lowell’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Lowell

Airlines serving Lowell

Lufthansa
Good (7,012 reviews)
KLM
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British Airways
Good (6,768 reviews)
SWISS
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Delta
Excellent (7,916 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,769 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,676 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,435 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (775 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,665 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,200 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,335 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,142 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,065 reviews)
Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,884 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,839 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,194 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lowell

Hiring a car in Lowell

Expect to pay €0.80 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 €9.51 and €12.67. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lowell, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €0.80 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 €9.51 and €12.67. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lowell, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

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