Toluca travel guide

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You're Going to Love Toluca

With a population of 505,881, Toluca is a must-see destination in Mexico State, Mexico. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Toluca has to offer.

Where to Eat in Toluca

If you’re looking for affordable options, Amaranta (Francisco Murguia # 402 Col. Universidad) and Cambalache - Toluca (Av Baja Velocidad Km. 5.2) are great picks.

When to visit Toluca

Toluca in June
Estimated hotel price
$42
1 night at 3-star hotel
Toluca in June
Estimated hotel price
$42
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Toluca in May, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 6.1″. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Toluca, with an average rainfall of 0.3″.

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How to Get to Toluca

Plane

When flying to Toluca, you’ll arrive at Mexico City Toluca Intl (TLC), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Toluca from the United States departs from Houston and takes around 2h 12m.

Car

Another option to get to Toluca is to pick up a car rental from Mexico City, which is about 34 miles from Toluca. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Infinity Car Rental, among others, in Mexico City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Toluca, including Autobuses Unidos, ADO and PrimeraPlus. From Santiago de Querétaro, the bus ride to Toluca takes 266 km and will cost you around $50. From León, the ticket costs about $87 for a journey of 285 miles. Toluca’s bus station is located 1.1 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Toluca, you’ll arrive at Mexico City Toluca Intl (TLC), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Toluca from the United States departs from Houston and takes around 2h 12m.

Car

Another option to get to Toluca is to pick up a car rental from Mexico City, which is about 34 miles from Toluca. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Infinity Car Rental, among others, in Mexico City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Toluca, including Autobuses Unidos, ADO and PrimeraPlus. From Santiago de Querétaro, the bus ride to Toluca takes 266 km and will cost you around $50. From León, the ticket costs about $87 for a journey of 285 miles. Toluca’s bus station is located 1.1 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Toluca

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,590 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,283 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,926 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,711 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (704 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Toluca

Most booked hotels in Toluca

Holiday Inn Express Toluca
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 900 reviews)
$91+
Hotel Opus Grand Toluca Aeropuerto
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1188 reviews)
$59+
One Toluca Aeropuerto
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 806 reviews)
$56+
Radisson Hotel Del Rey Toluca
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1007 reviews)
$66+
Best Western Plus Gran Marques
3 stars
Good (7.5, 166 reviews)
$66+
Quinta Del Rey Express
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$52+

Renting a car in Toluca

Renting a car in Toluca costs $39 per day, on average, or $116 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 36% more expensive than at Mexico City Benito Juarez.

Expect to pay $5.34 per gallon in Toluca (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.05 and $85.40. The most frequently booked car type in Toluca is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Toluca costs $39 per day, on average, or $116 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 36% more expensive than at Mexico City Benito Juarez.

Expect to pay $5.34 per gallon in Toluca (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.05 and $85.40. The most frequently booked car type in Toluca is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.