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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
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waterloo in January
Estimated hotel price
$149
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.

Bus

Waterloo’s bus station is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Plane

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

Bus

Waterloo’s bus station is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Waterloo

ALOWaterloo
DSMDes Moines
CIDCedar Rapids

Airlines serving Waterloo

Lufthansa
Good (7,073 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,890 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,947 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,230 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,339 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,361 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,046 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,279 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,090 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,285 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,324 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,073 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,473 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (866 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,777 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 $1.57 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 $18.76 and $25.02. The most frequently booked car type in Waterloo is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.57 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 $18.76 and $25.02. The most frequently booked car type in Waterloo is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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