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 April
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waterloo in April
Estimated hotel price
$155
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.

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.

Bus

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

Airports near Waterloo

Airlines serving Waterloo

Lufthansa
Good (4,702 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,357 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (765 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,327 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (975 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (817 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (775 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 Hampton Inn Waterloo Cedar Valley.

Where to stay in popular areas of Waterloo

Hiring a car in Waterloo

Expect to pay $1.69 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 $20.23 and $26.97. Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Waterloo, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.69 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 $20.23 and $26.97. Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Waterloo, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.