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
€98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lowell in January
Estimated hotel price
€98
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 Worcester takes 0h 52m and costs around €19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about €22 for a 2h 32m 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 Dollar and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. 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 Worcester takes 0h 52m and costs around €19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about €22 for a 2h 32m 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 Dollar and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. 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 (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,698 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,659 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,032 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,844 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,079 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,143 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,463 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,361 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,637 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,429 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lowell

Hiring a car in Lowell

Expect to pay €0.72 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 €8.64 and €11.52. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lowell, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €0.72 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 €8.64 and €11.52. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lowell, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.