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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lowell has to offer.
When to visit Lowell
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.
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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 21h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lowell, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lowell to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $23 for a 2h 33m trip.
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 Avis and Thrifty, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Lowell takes 129 km and will cost you around $45. From Portland, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 185 km. Lowell’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Lowell
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Hiring a car in Lowell
Expect to pay $1.58 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 $18.93 and $25.23. The most frequently booked car type in Lowell is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.