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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 June
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Toledo in June
Estimated hotel price
$103
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 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Toledo, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Toledo to Ann Arbor takes 1h 05m and costs around $9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $39 for a 5h 20m trip. 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 Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Cincinnati, the bus ride to Toledo takes 325 miles and will cost you around $77. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 410 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 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Toledo, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Toledo to Ann Arbor takes 1h 05m and costs around $9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $39 for a 5h 20m trip. 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 Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Cincinnati, the bus ride to Toledo takes 325 miles and will cost you around $77. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 410 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 (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,555 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,496 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,034 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,778 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,002 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,408 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,242 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,053 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,391 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 $55 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 94% 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 Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 328 reviews)
$124+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toledo Perrysburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 364 reviews)
$121+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Toledo/Westgate
2 stars
Good (7.9, 486 reviews)
$110+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Toledo South, OH
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1608 reviews)
$53+
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Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, 510 reviews)
$94+
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Comfort Suites Perrysburg - Toledo South
2 stars
Good (7.3, 651 reviews)
$54+
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Renting a car in Toledo

Renting a car in Toledo costs $50 per day, on average, or $150 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 $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Toledo costs $50 per day, on average, or $150 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 $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Toledo

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$39/day

Intermediate

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$47/day

Intermediate SUV
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