Introduction
What to do
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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Waterloo has to offer.

When to visit Waterloo

Waterloo in November
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waterloo in November
Estimated hotel price
$97
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 9h 25m.

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 Turo and NextCar, among others, in Minneapolis.

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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 9h 25m.

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 Turo and NextCar, among others, in Minneapolis.

Airports near Waterloo

ALOWaterloo
DSMDes Moines
CIDCedar Rapids

Airlines serving Waterloo

Lufthansa
Good (8,223 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,189 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,529 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,122 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,964 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,537 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,433 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,839 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,549 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,990 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,470 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,909 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,300 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,648 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 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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Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls-Waterloo Event Ctr by IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 148 reviews)
$117+
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Waterloo Cedar Valley
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 207 reviews)
$105+
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Comfort Suites Cedar Falls Industrial Park
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 262 reviews)
$85+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 119 reviews)
$116+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar Falls IA - University
2 stars
Excellent (8, 585 reviews)
$81+
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Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
3 stars
Excellent (8, 462 reviews)
$76+
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Renting a car in Waterloo

Renting a car in Waterloo costs $78 per day, on average, or $233 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 35% cheaper than airport locations in Waterloo.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65.

Renting a car in Waterloo costs $78 per day, on average, or $233 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 35% cheaper than airport locations in Waterloo.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65.

Best car rental deals in Waterloo

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$42/day

Standard

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$47/day

Economy
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