Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Toledo has to offer.

Where to Eat in Toledo

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Toledo, OH (4705 Talmadge Rd) and The Standard (5333 Monroe St) are great picks.

When to visit Toledo

Toledo in January
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Toledo in January
Estimated hotel price
$91
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 14 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Toledo departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 52m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Toledo, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Toledo to Chicago takes 5h 20m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ann Arbor, expect to pay about $41 for a 12h 49m trip. The train station in Toledo is called Toledo, and is located 1.9 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Toledo is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 53 miles from Toledo. You’ll find branches of Turo and American Rent-A-Car, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Toledo, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Toledo takes 310 miles and will cost you around $77. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $175 for a journey of 546 miles. Toledo’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Toledo, you’ll arrive at Toledo Express (TOL), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Toledo departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 52m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Toledo, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Toledo to Chicago takes 5h 20m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ann Arbor, expect to pay about $41 for a 12h 49m trip. The train station in Toledo is called Toledo, and is located 1.9 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Toledo is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 53 miles from Toledo. You’ll find branches of Turo and American Rent-A-Car, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Toledo, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Toledo takes 310 miles and will cost you around $77. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $175 for a journey of 546 miles. Toledo’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Toledo

TOLToledo Express
CLECleveland Hopkins Intl

Airlines serving Toledo

KLM
Good (1,457 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,790 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,752 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,209 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,223 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,877 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,117 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,317 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,522 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,688 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,733 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,401 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,170 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,903 reviews)
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Where to stay in Toledo

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Toledo West By IHG and Hampton Inn & Suites Toledo/Westgate. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Toledo, with prices from $34 to $262 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Toledo are about 107% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Toledo by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Toledo

Most booked hotels in Toledo

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Hilton Garden Inn Toledo Perrysburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 375 reviews)
$115+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Toledo
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 117 reviews)
$92+
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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Toledo Perrysburg
3 stars
Excellent (8, 773 reviews)
$58+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Toledo/Westgate
2 stars
Excellent (8, 505 reviews)
$109+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Toledo South, OH
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1655 reviews)
$50+
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Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, 527 reviews)
$87+
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Renting a car in Toledo

Renting a car in Toledo costs $50 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Toledo.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in Toledo is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Toledo costs $50 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Toledo.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in Toledo is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Toledo

Open air all terrain

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$56/day

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