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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Cobblestones of Lowell (91 Dutton Street) and Tavern in the Square - Lowell (900 Chelmsford St) are great picks.
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.
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 22h 50m.
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 28m trip.
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 Thrifty and Avis, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to Lowell takes 185 km and will cost you around $48. From New York, the ticket costs about $51 for a journey of 362 km. Lowell’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city centre.
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 $18.88 and $25.18. 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.