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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 41 days in order to fully appreciate everything Waterloo has to offer.

When to visit Waterloo

Waterloo in September
Estimated hotel price
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waterloo in September
Estimated hotel price
$160
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 (7,956 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,927 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,466 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,202 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,672 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,762 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,974 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,307 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,514 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,535 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,913 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,197 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,796 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,970 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,214 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 Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Waterloo, IA.

Where to stay in popular areas of Waterloo

Hiring a car in Waterloo

Expect to pay $1.98 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 $23.67 and $31.56. The most frequently booked car type in Waterloo is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.98 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 $23.67 and $31.56. The most frequently booked car type in Waterloo is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.