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

When to visit Waterloo

Waterloo in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waterloo in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 134
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 Thrifty, among others, in Minneapolis.

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 Thrifty, among others, in Minneapolis.

Airports near Waterloo

ALOWaterloo
DSMDes Moines
CIDCedar Rapids

Airlines serving Waterloo

Lufthansa
Good (8,220 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,214 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,566 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,654 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,214 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,986 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,619 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,916 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,552 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,459 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,314 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,981 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,913 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,603 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,220 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

Most booked hotels in Waterloo

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Comfort Suites Cedar Falls Industrial Park
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 119+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar Falls IA - University
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 118+
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Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 119+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 121+
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Spark by Hilton Cedar Falls
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 126+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waterloo
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 82+
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Renting a car in Waterloo

Renting a car in Waterloo costs C$ 121 per day, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.63 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$ 19.48 and C$ 25.97. The most frequently booked car type in Waterloo is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Waterloo costs C$ 121 per day, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.63 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$ 19.48 and C$ 25.97. The most frequently booked car type in Waterloo is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Waterloo

Supplier choice

5 adults, 5 Bags

C$ 82/day

Supplier choice

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 83/day

Economy
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