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

When to visit Waterloo

Waterloo in January
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waterloo in January
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Waterloo in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 5″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Waterloo, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.

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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 center. The shortest domestic flight to Waterloo departs from Pittsburgh and takes around 3h 31m.

Car

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

Bus

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

Plane

When flying to Waterloo, you’ll arrive at Waterloo (ALO), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Waterloo departs from Pittsburgh and takes around 3h 31m.

Car

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

Bus

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

Airports near Waterloo

ALOWaterloo
DSMDes Moines
CIDCedar Rapids

Airlines serving Waterloo

Lufthansa
Good (7,408 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,955 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,928 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,930 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,882 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,173 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,435 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (961 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,270 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,559 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,847 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,139 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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Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 164 reviews)
$152+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA
3 stars
Excellent (8, 598 reviews)
$103+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar Falls IA - University
2 stars
Excellent (8, 542 reviews)
$79+
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Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo
3 stars
Excellent (8, 409 reviews)
$60+
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Comfort Suites Cedar Falls
3 stars
Excellent (8, 238 reviews)
$107+
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Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls
3 stars
Good (7.9, 225 reviews)
$126+
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Renting a car in Waterloo

Renting a car in Waterloo costs $108 per day, on average, or $217 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Waterloo.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Waterloo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Waterloo, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Waterloo costs $108 per day, on average, or $217 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Waterloo.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Waterloo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Waterloo, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Waterloo

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$44/day

Intermediate

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$44/day

Economy
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