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 November
Estimated hotel price
$169
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waterloo in November
Estimated hotel price
$169
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 5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Waterloo is to pick up a car hire from Minneapolis, which is about 178 miles from Waterloo. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Plane

When flying to Waterloo, you’ll arrive at Waterloo (ALO), which is located 5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Waterloo is to pick up a car hire from Minneapolis, which is about 178 miles from Waterloo. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Airports near Waterloo

ALOWaterloo
DSMDes Moines
CIDCedar Rapids

Airlines serving Waterloo

Lufthansa
Good (8,238 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,229 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,594 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,663 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,230 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,990 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,668 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,956 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,549 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,463 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,319 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,981 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,920 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,581 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 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 $2.15 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 $25.77 and $34.36. 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 Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.15 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 $25.77 and $34.36. 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 Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.