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. Waterloo deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Waterloo

Waterloo in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waterloo in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 132
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 Hertz and Ace, 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 Hertz and Ace, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

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

Airports near Waterloo

Airlines serving Waterloo

Lufthansa
Good (4,600 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,920 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,701 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,495 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (775 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,346 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,329 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (956 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (814 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 Cedar Valley.

Where to stay in popular areas of Waterloo

Most booked hotels in Waterloo

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 138+
Comfort Suites Cedar Falls
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 151+
Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 194+
Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar Falls IA - University
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 97+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waterloo
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 93+
Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 157+

Renting a car in Waterloo

Expect to pay C$ 1.41 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$ 16.92 and C$ 22.55.

Expect to pay C$ 1.41 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$ 16.92 and C$ 22.55.