Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Waterloo travel guide

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You're Going to Love Waterloo

With a population of 68,406, Waterloo is a must-see destination in Iowa, United States.

When to visit Waterloo

Waterloo in January
Estimated hotel price
$144
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waterloo in January
Estimated hotel price
$144
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Waterloo 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 -13 °C, with an average temperature of -7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 127 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Waterloo, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.

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How to Get to Waterloo

Plane

When flying to Waterloo, you’ll arrive at Waterloo (ALO), which is located 9 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Waterloo is to pick up a car hire from Minneapolis, which is about 286 km from Waterloo. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

Waterloo’s bus station is located 0.8 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Waterloo, you’ll arrive at Waterloo (ALO), which is located 9 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Waterloo is to pick up a car hire from Minneapolis, which is about 286 km from Waterloo. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

Waterloo’s bus station is located 0.8 km from the city centre.

Airports near Waterloo

ALOWaterloo
DSMDes Moines
CIDCedar Rapids

Airlines serving Waterloo

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,367 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,820 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,865 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,473 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,680 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,144 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,285 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,363 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (893 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,101 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,505 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,805 reviews)
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Where to stay in Waterloo

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn & Suites Waterloo - Cedar Falls and Hampton Inn Waterloo.

Where to stay in popular areas of Waterloo

Hiring a car in Waterloo

Expect to pay $1.55 per litre in Waterloo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.58 and $24.78. The most frequently booked car type in Waterloo is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.55 per litre in Waterloo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.58 and $24.78. The most frequently booked car type in Waterloo is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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