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How to get there
Where to stay
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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Waterloo to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Waterloo

Waterloo in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waterloo in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 121
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 rental from Minneapolis, which is about 286 km from Waterloo. You’ll find branches of Ace and Hertz, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

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

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 rental from Minneapolis, which is about 286 km from Waterloo. You’ll find branches of Ace and Hertz, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

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

Airports near Waterloo

ALOWaterloo
DSMDes Moines
CIDCedar Rapids

Airlines serving Waterloo

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 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

Most booked hotels in Waterloo

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Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 169+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 133+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar Falls IA - University
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 109+
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Comfort Suites Cedar Falls
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 144+
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Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 136+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waterloo
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 97+
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Renting a car in Waterloo

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 per litre in Waterloo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Waterloo, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 per litre in Waterloo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Waterloo, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Waterloo

Hertz

Hertz

Avis

Avis

Budget

Budget
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