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
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Toledo in January
Estimated hotel price
$92
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 New York and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Toledo, followed by AccesRail. 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 Dollar and Turo, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Toledo, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Columbus, the bus ride to Toledo takes 199 miles and will cost you around $95. From Cleveland, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 200 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 New York and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Toledo, followed by AccesRail. 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 Dollar and Turo, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Toledo, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Columbus, the bus ride to Toledo takes 199 miles and will cost you around $95. From Cleveland, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 200 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 (1,449 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,762 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,716 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,152 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,104 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,241 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,505 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,677 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,694 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,383 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,840 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 $39 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 113% 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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Home2 Suites by Hilton Perrysburg Levis Commons Toledo
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 369 reviews)
$117+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toledo Perrysburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 375 reviews)
$115+
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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Toledo Perrysburg
3 stars
Excellent (8, 773 reviews)
$57+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Toledo/Westgate
2 stars
Good (7.9, 503 reviews)
$105+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Toledo South, OH
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1653 reviews)
$49+
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Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.7, 526 reviews)
$86+
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Renting a car in Toledo

Renting a car in Toledo costs $56 per day, on average, or $167 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Toledo.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. 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 Mini rental cars (Chrysler Town & Country or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Toledo costs $56 per day, on average, or $167 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Toledo.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. 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 Mini rental cars (Chrysler Town & Country or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Toledo

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$34/day

Intermediate

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$36/day

Full-size
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