With a population of 505,881, Toluca is a must-see destination in Mexico State, Mexico. 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 Toluca has to offer.
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Looking for warm weather? Then head to Toluca in May, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 6.1″. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Toluca, with an average rainfall of 0.3″.
When flying to Toluca, you’ll arrive at Mexico City Toluca Intl (TLC), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Toluca from the United States departs from San Antonio and takes around 2h 10m.
Another option to get to Toluca is to pick up a car rental from Mexico City, which is about 34 miles from Toluca. You’ll find branches of Infinity Car Rental and Europcar, among others, in Mexico City.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Toluca, including Autobuses Unidos, PrimeraPlus and ADO. From Puebla City, the bus ride to Toluca takes 120 miles and will cost you around $31. From Santiago de Querétaro, the ticket costs about $78 for a journey of 165 miles. Toluca’s bus station is located 1.1 miles from the city center.
Renting a car in Toluca costs $38 per day, on average, or $115 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 34% more expensive than at Mexico City Benito Juarez.
Expect to pay $5.38 per gallon in Toluca (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.50 and $86.00.