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 April
Estimated hotel price
£77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waterloo in April
Estimated hotel price
£77
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. The shortest flight to Waterloo from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 12h 53m.

Car

Another option to get to Waterloo is to pick up a car hire from Minneapolis, which is about 286 km from Waterloo. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

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

Plane

When flying to Waterloo, you’ll arrive at Waterloo (ALO), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Waterloo from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 12h 53m.

Car

Another option to get to Waterloo is to pick up a car hire from Minneapolis, which is about 286 km from Waterloo. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

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

Airports near Waterloo

Airlines serving Waterloo

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,459 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,603 reviews)
Air France
Good (972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,520 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (776 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,348 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (463 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (955 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,326 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 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 Baymont by Wyndham Waterloo.

Where to stay in popular areas of Waterloo

Most booked hotels in Waterloo

Baymont by Wyndham Waterloo
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£58+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waterloo
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£57+
Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£92+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waterloo/Cedar Falls
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£49+
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
2 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
£41+

Hiring a car in Waterloo

Expect to pay £0.83 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 £9.96 and £13.27. The most frequently booked car type in Waterloo is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £0.83 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 £9.96 and £13.27. The most frequently booked car type in Waterloo is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.