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Cheap Car Hire in Waterloo, Iowa

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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 52 days before pickup. The average price then is just R740/day – about 899% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Waterloo?

Looking to hire a car in Waterloo? Enterprise Rent-A-Car had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R47,31/day. Avis also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R47,35/day.

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 8.2/10). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.3/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Dollar
Dollar
8.2
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.3
Avis
Avis
6.5
Easirent
Easirent
4.5

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 R970. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 495 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 R970. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 495 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

R970

February

R1 052

March

R1 085

April

R1 200

May

R1 331

June

R1 446

July

R1 495

August

R1 331

September

R1 298

October

R1 216

November

R1 167

December

R1 002

What car do most people hire in Waterloo?

SUV cars (Jeep Grand Cherokee L 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 Intermediate cars (Toyota RAV4 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. Free2Move has the second-highest number of locations in Waterloo at 1.

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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 23 July 2026.

Dollar

1 location
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,3
Good
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

7,3

Avis

6,5
Okay
3 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6,5

Comfort

6,5

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

5,9

Easirent

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

5,2

Comfort

5,3

Overall

4,5

Pick-up/drop-off

4,5

Value

5,1

Budget

3,4
Poor
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

4,4

Comfort

6,9

Overall

3,4

Pick-up/drop-off

3,4

Value

6,9

Free2Move

1 location
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AutoEurope

1 location
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Hertz

1 review•1 location
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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 23 July 2026.

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

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

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