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 November
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Toledo in November
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 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 Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Toledo, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Columbus, the bus ride to Toledo takes 199 miles and will cost you around $95. From Toronto, the ticket costs about $75 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 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 Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Toledo, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Columbus, the bus ride to Toledo takes 199 miles and will cost you around $95. From Toronto, the ticket costs about $75 for a journey of 420 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 (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,683 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,657 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,018 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,150 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,836 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,073 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,132 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,460 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,517 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,597 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,356 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,633 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,121 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,165 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,427 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,648 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 $64 to $189 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

Most booked hotels in Toledo

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Hilton Garden Inn Toledo Perrysburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 373 reviews)
$114+
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Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, 510 reviews)
$90+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Toledo South, OH
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1642 reviews)
$51+
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Holiday Inn Express Toledo North By IHG
2 stars
Good (7.7, 494 reviews)
$74+
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Courtyard by Marriott Toledo North
3 stars
Good (7.4, 555 reviews)
$94+
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Comfort Suites Perrysburg - Toledo South
2 stars
Good (7.3, 658 reviews)
$60+
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Renting a car in Toledo

Renting a car in Toledo costs $51 per day, on average, or $152 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in Toledo.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Toledo, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Toledo costs $51 per day, on average, or $152 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in Toledo.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Toledo, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Toledo

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Hertz

Hertz

Avis

Avis
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