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 22 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Toledo departs from Wichita and takes around 16h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Toledo, followed by Train. The train journey from Toledo to Winter Park takes 34h 01m and costs around $286 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $286 for a 34h 18m trip. The train station in Toledo is called Toledo, and is located 3.1 km 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 Thrifty, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Toledo’s bus station is located 4 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Toledo, you’ll arrive at Toledo Express (TOL), which is located 22 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Toledo departs from Wichita and takes around 16h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Toledo, followed by Train. The train journey from Toledo to Winter Park takes 34h 01m and costs around $286 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $286 for a 34h 18m trip. The train station in Toledo is called Toledo, and is located 3.1 km 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 Thrifty, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Toledo’s bus station is located 4 km from the city center.

Airports near Toledo

TOLToledo Express
CLECleveland Hopkins Intl

Airlines serving Toledo

KLM
Good (1,485 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,883 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,841 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,370 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,290 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,909 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,164 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,533 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,881 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,187 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,239 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 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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Holiday Inn & Suites Toledo Southwest - Perrysburg By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9, 307 reviews)
$113+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Toledo
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 125 reviews)
$103+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toledo Perrysburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 386 reviews)
$119+
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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Toledo Perrysburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 795 reviews)
$61+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Toledo South, OH
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1683 reviews)
$53+
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Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, 535 reviews)
$95+
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Renting a car in Toledo

Renting a car in Toledo costs $59 per day, on average, or $176 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Toledo.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. 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, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Toledo costs $59 per day, on average, or $176 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Toledo.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. 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, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Toledo

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$39/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$50/day

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