The average price of a 7-day trip to Waterloo is $1,339 for a solo traveler, $2,405 for a couple, and $4,508 for a family of 4. Waterloo hotels range from $68 to $124 per night with an average of $72, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Brussels National Airport (BRU) are between $657 and $973 per person for economy flights and $2,062 to $3,053 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $30 to $86 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Waterloo, BE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BRU and stay in a Waterloo hotel:
- January 8th to April 1st
- September 3rd to December 9th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Waterloo is usually early November.
Average Waterloo Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Waterloo for a week is $970-$1,941($139-$277 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $86 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $370 to $817 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $87 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $65 to $79 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Waterloo for a week is $2,124-$3,672($303-$525 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $172 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $740 to $1,634 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $87 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $65 to $79 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Waterloo for a week is $2,866-$6,720($409-$960 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $344 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,480 to $3,268 for economy
Lodging: $168 to $174 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $91 to $119 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Waterloo
How cheap can you make a vacation to Waterloo? The cheapest trip to Waterloo is about $105 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $40 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $60.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Waterloo for a week is $736-$1,556($105-$222 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $370 to $817 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $68 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Waterloo for a week is $1,232-$2,632($176-$376 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $740 to $1,634 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $68 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Waterloo for a week is $2,368-$5,120($338-$731 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,480 to $3,268 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $136 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $64 to $128 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Waterloo cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Waterloo Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Waterloo.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Waterloo for a week is $1,833-$8,085($262-$1,155 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $57 to $163 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $858 to $1,928 for first class
Lodging: $96 to $124 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Waterloo for a week is $3,090-$11,154($441-$1,593 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $326 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,716 to $3,856 for first class
Lodging: $96 to $124 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Waterloo for a week is $6,180-$19,800($883-$2,829 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $652 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,432 to $7,712 for first class
Lodging: $192 to $248 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $608 to $1,254 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Waterloo Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Waterloo is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Waterloo due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Waterloo Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Waterloo hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Waterloo.
Flight Costs to Waterloo
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $973 average in late June to a low of $657 in early November. Median flight price is $735. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Waterloo our data includes 446 originating airports, and 181 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Waterloo from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $16,925 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Geneva (GVA) in Geneva (Switzerland) at an average of just $82.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Waterloo, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $316, so you can easily save about 48% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Waterloo can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $550 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.