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Cheap Car Hire in Waterloo, Iowa

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Cheapflights insights for Waterloo car hires

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?

For the best savings on car hire in Waterloo, make your reservation 89 days before pickup. The average price then is just $75/day – about 5% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Waterloo?

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

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

Planning to hire a car in Waterloo? February is the cheapest month, costing about $100 per day. In contrast, May is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $139. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$103

February

$100

March

$126

April

$109

May

$139

June

$134

July

$139

August

$132

September

$109

October

$125

November

$123

December

$123

What car do most people hire in Waterloo?

Passenger van cars (Ford Transit, for example) are the most popular in Waterloo. Mini (Chrysler Pacifica) and Full-size (Ford Transit) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Waterloo.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Waterloo?

Hertz has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. AutoEurope has the second-highest number of locations in Waterloo at 1.

Top hire 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 24 June 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hire agencies located in Waterloo, including Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Thrifty. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Dollar

1 location

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

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 review2 locations

AutoEurope

1 location

Easirent

1 location

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Waterloo, IA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 24 June 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Waterloo?

    Typically, how long you can hire 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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