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.
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 11h 05m.
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 £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about £9 for a 2h 26m 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 Budget and Dollar, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including Bus, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Worcester, the bus ride to Lowell takes 80 km and will cost you around £10. From Providence, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 97 km. Lowell’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay £0.83 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 £9.88 and £13.18. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lowell, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.