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.

Activities & attractions in Toledo

Maumee Bay Brewing Company - Toledo's Original craft brewery

Food, Drinks, & Nightlife•Brewery / Distillery

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.

Toledo in January

Estimated hotel price

$93

1 night at 3-star hotel

$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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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 52m.

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 FlixBus, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Trotwood, the bus ride to Toledo takes 260 miles and will cost you around $68. From Toronto, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 420 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 52m.

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

Airports near Toledo

TOLToledo Express

CLECleveland Hopkins Intl

Airlines serving Toledo

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Scandinavian Airlines

Good (1,703 reviews)

Air Canada

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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 101% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Toledo by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Toledo

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Holiday Inn & Suites Toledo Southwest - Perrysburg By IHG

3 stars

Excellent (9, 303 reviews)

$114+

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Hilton Garden Inn Toledo Perrysburg

3 stars

Excellent (8.3, 375 reviews)

$114+

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Delta Hotels by Marriott Toledo

3 stars

Excellent (8.2, 117 reviews)

$94+

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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Toledo Perrysburg

3 stars

Excellent (8, 774 reviews)

$58+

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Hampton Inn & Suites Toledo/Westgate

2 stars

Excellent (8, 505 reviews)

$111+

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Toledo South, OH

3 stars

Good (7.7, 1656 reviews)

$50+

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Renting a car in Toledo costs $56 per day, on average, or $168 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Toledo.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. 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, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Toledo costs $56 per day, on average, or $168 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Toledo.

Best car rental deals in Toledo

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$47/day

Open air all terrain

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$61/day

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