Toledo travel guide

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You're Going to Love Toledo

With a population of 287,208, Toledo is a must-see destination in Ohio, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Toledo deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Toledo

If you’re looking for affordable options, Real Seafood Company - Toledo (22 Main Street The Docks at International Park) and Zia's - Toledo (20 Main Street The Docks at International Park) are great picks.

When to visit Toledo

Toledo in January
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Toledo in January
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Toledo in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.6″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Toledo, with an average rainfall of 2.1″.

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How to Get to Toledo

Plane

When flying to Toledo, you’ll arrive at Toledo Express (TOL), which is located 22 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Toledo departs from New Orleans and takes around 14h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Toledo. The train journey from Toledo to Chicago takes 4h 25m and costs around $58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $165 for a 13h 03m trip. The train station in Toledo is called Toledo, and is located 3.1 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Toledo is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 86 km from Toledo. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Toledo.

Plane

When flying to Toledo, you’ll arrive at Toledo Express (TOL), which is located 22 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Toledo departs from New Orleans and takes around 14h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Toledo. The train journey from Toledo to Chicago takes 4h 25m and costs around $58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $165 for a 13h 03m trip. The train station in Toledo is called Toledo, and is located 3.1 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Toledo is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 86 km from Toledo. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Toledo.

Airports near Toledo

Airlines serving Toledo

Lufthansa
Good (4,670 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,642 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,249 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,990 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,006 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,754 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Toledo

Most booked hotels in Toledo

Holiday Inn & Suites Toledo Southwest - Perrysburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 390 reviews)
$142+
Wingate by Wyndham Sylvania/Toledo
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 179 reviews)
$143+
Courtyard by Marriott Toledo West
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 318 reviews)
$128+
Hampton Inn & Suites Toledo/Westgate
2 stars
Excellent (8, 328 reviews)
$117+
Hilton Garden Inn Toledo Perrysburg
3 stars
Excellent (8, 266 reviews)
$148+
Courtyard by Marriott Toledo North
3 stars
Good (7.9, 469 reviews)
$116+

Renting a car in Toledo

Renting a car in Toledo costs $69 per day, on average, or $137 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Toledo.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Toledo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Toledo is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford EcoSport or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Toledo costs $69 per day, on average, or $137 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Toledo.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Toledo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Toledo is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford EcoSport or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.