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, Cobblestones of Lowell (91 Dutton Street) and Tavern in the Square - Lowell (900 Chelmsford St) are great picks.
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 22h 10m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lowell, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lowell to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around S$ 7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about S$ 20 for a 2h 22m 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 Hertz and Dollar, among others, in New York.
Bus
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 S$ 43. From New York, the ticket costs about S$ 45 for a journey of 362 km. Lowell’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Lowell
Where to stay in popular areas of Lowell
Hiring a car in Lowell
Expect to pay S$ 1.41 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 S$ 16.85 and S$ 22.46. The most frequently booked car type in Lowell is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is, on average, 3% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.