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. We recommend you stay at least 14 days in order to fully appreciate everything Waterloo has to offer.

When to visit Waterloo

Waterloo in November
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waterloo in November
Estimated hotel price
£71
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 58m.

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 Dollar and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Minneapolis.

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 58m.

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 Dollar and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Minneapolis.

Airports near Waterloo

ALOWaterloo
DSMDes Moines
CIDCedar Rapids

Airlines serving Waterloo

Lufthansa
Good (8,277 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,587 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,261 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,649 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,360 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,769 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,064 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,325 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,553 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,938 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,830 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,972 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,539 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

Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waterloo
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£53+
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo Downtown
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
£36+
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Motel 6-Waterloo, Ia - Crossroads Mall - Cedar Falls
2 stars
Okay (4.2, Okay reviews)
£41+
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Hiring a car in Waterloo

Expect to pay £0.93 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 £11.15 and £14.87. The most frequently booked car type in Waterloo is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £0.93 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 £11.15 and £14.87. The most frequently booked car type in Waterloo is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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