Find Rentals
Insights
Agencies
FAQs
Waterloo

Cheap Car Hire in Waterloo, Iowa

Driver's age: 25-65
Here’s why our users search for rental cars through Cheapflights

Price trackingHolding out for a great deal? Get notified when prices are reduced.

Customized resultsFilter by rental agency, car type, price range and more.

Unlimited free useSearch as many times as you want with no hidden charges or fees.

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 51 days before pickup. The average price then is just R915/day – about 1 134% less than the yearly average.

Find deals

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 8.1/10). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.0/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Dollar
Dollar
8.1
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.0
Avis
Avis
6.5
Budget
Budget
4.6

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

At Waterloo, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R1 000. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 542 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Waterloo, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R1 000. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 542 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R1 000

February

R1 084

March

R1 084

April

R1 186

May

R1 457

June

R1 457

July

R1 542

August

R1 423

September

R1 338

October

R1 254

November

R1 203

December

R1 033

What car do most people hire in Waterloo?

Intermediate cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Waterloo. Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Waterloo?

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

Find deals

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 2 April 2026.

Dollar

1 location
Check prices

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,0
Very Good
4 reviews•2 locations
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Avis

6,5
Okay
3 reviews•1 location
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

6,5

Comfort

6,5

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

5,9

Budget

4,6
Mediocre
5 reviews•1 location
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

5,6

Comfort

7,3

Overall

4,6

Pick-up/drop-off

4,6

Value

7,6

Easirent

1 location
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

5,2

Comfort

5,2

Overall

4,5

Pick-up/drop-off

4,4

Value

5,0

Free2Move

1 location
Check prices

AutoEurope

1 location
Check prices

Hertz

1 review•1 location
Check prices

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 2 April 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Waterloo?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Waterloo for a month is certainly possible.

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Airport car hires in Waterloo

Hire a car at one of these airports in the Waterloo area
Cedar Rapids Airport car hire
Waterloo Airport car hire
Mason City Airport car hire

Best Car Hire Deals

We make it easy and fast to find and compare deals from 70,000+ car hire locations and hundreds of agencies.

No surprises

Prices shown to you will be final, without any hidden charges or fees.

Free Cancellation

Plans change – we get it. And that’s why you can search and book car hire on Cheapflights from agencies that offer free cancellation