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.
Activities & attractions in Waterloo
When to visit Waterloo
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″.
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 Norfolk and takes around 6h 46m.
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 Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Minneapolis.
Bus
Waterloo’s bus station is located 0.5 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Waterloo
Where to stay in Waterloo
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn & Suites Waterloo - Cedar Falls and Suburban Studios Waterloo.
Where to stay in popular areas of Waterloo
Most booked hotels in Waterloo
Renting a car in Waterloo
Renting a car in Waterloo costs $78 per day, on average, or $156 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 36% cheaper than airport locations in Waterloo.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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 Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.