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Cheap Car Hire in Waterloo, Iowa

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Cheapflights insights for Waterloo car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Waterloo, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Waterloo?

Book your car hire in Waterloo 89 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $80/day on average when booked 89 days ahead, which saves you 1% off the usual average price.

What is the best car rental company in Waterloo?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Waterloo is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.0/10 with 4 reviews). Thrifty (rated 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Waterloo?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Waterloo is February, when you can expect to pay $106/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Waterloo is July ($149/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$110

February

$106

March

$134

April

$116

May

$148

June

$141

July

$149

August

$143

September

$116

October

$131

November

$131

December

$131

What car do most people hire in Waterloo?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Waterloo are the following: Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar), Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar), and Full-size cars (Ford Transit or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Waterloo?

Hertz has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. AutoEurope has the second-highest number of locations in Waterloo at 1.

Top rental agencies in Waterloo, IA

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Waterloo, IA known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Waterloo, IA. Reviews were last updated on 15 June 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Waterloo, such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Thrifty and Dollar. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very Good
4 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Thrifty

1 location

Dollar

1 location

Avis

6.0
Okay
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.3

Budget

3.9
Poor
4 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

7.1

Overall

3.9

Pick-up/drop-off

3.9

Value

7.1

Hertz

1 review3 locations

AutoEurope

1 location

Easirent

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Waterloo, IA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 June 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Waterloo?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Waterloo however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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