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
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Toledo in January
Estimated hotel price
$93
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 53m.

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 86 km 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 604 km and will cost you around $32. From Toronto, the ticket costs about $72 for a journey of 676 km. 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 53m.

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 86 km 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 604 km and will cost you around $32. From Toronto, the ticket costs about $72 for a journey of 676 km. 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 (1,470 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,784 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,284 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,254 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,712 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 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 95% 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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Holiday Inn & Suites Toledo Southwest - Perrysburg By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9, 303 reviews)
$119+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toledo Perrysburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 375 reviews)
$116+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Toledo
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 117 reviews)
$102+
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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Toledo Perrysburg
3 stars
Excellent (8, 775 reviews)
$58+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Toledo/Westgate
2 stars
Excellent (8, 505 reviews)
$114+
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Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, 530 reviews)
$106+
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Renting a car in Toledo

Renting a car in Toledo costs $52 per day, on average, or $157 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Toledo.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. The most frequently booked car type in Toledo is Economy (Chevrolet Spark 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, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Toledo costs $52 per day, on average, or $157 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Toledo.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. The most frequently booked car type in Toledo is Economy (Chevrolet Spark 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, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Toledo

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$54/day

Intermediate SUV

Open air all terrain

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$62/day

Open air all terrain
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