Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 January
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waterloo in January
Estimated hotel price
£65
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 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Waterloo from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 13h 59m.

Car

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

Bus

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

Plane

When flying to Waterloo, you’ll arrive at Waterloo (ALO), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Waterloo from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 13h 59m.

Car

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

Bus

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

Airports near Waterloo

ALOWaterloo
DSMDes Moines
CIDCedar Rapids

Airlines serving Waterloo

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 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 Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Waterloo, IA and Baymont by Wyndham Waterloo.

Where to stay in popular areas of Waterloo

Most booked hotels in Waterloo

Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£73+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waterloo
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£52+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Waterloo, IA
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£66+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waterloo/Cedar Falls
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
£51+
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
£40+
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Hiring a car in Waterloo

Expect to pay £0.68 per litre in Waterloo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £8.06 and £10.74. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Waterloo, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £0.68 per litre in Waterloo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £8.06 and £10.74. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Waterloo, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

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