Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Toluca travel guide

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You're Going to Love Toluca

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. Toluca deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Toluca

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cambalache - Toluca (Av Baja Velocidad Km. 5.2) and La Escondida (Km 38.5, Carr Toluca - México) are great picks.

When to visit Toluca

Toluca in February
Estimated hotel price
$60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Toluca in February
Estimated hotel price
$60
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Toluca

Plane

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 04m.

Car

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 Ace and Advantage, among others, in Mexico City.

Plane

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 04m.

Car

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 Ace and Advantage, among others, in Mexico City.

Airlines serving Toluca

Lufthansa
Good (8,101 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,531 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,072 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,424 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,614 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,898 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,603 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,854 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,267 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,394 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,303 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,537 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,864 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,941 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Toluca

Most booked hotels in Toluca

Radisson Hotel & Convention Center Toluca
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1031 reviews)
$63+
Holiday Inn Express Toluca By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 796 reviews)
$81+
Hotel Opus Grand Toluca Aeropuerto
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 874 reviews)
$61+
One Toluca Aeropuerto
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 681 reviews)
$62+
City Express Junior by Marriott Toluca Zona Industrial
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 545 reviews)
$53+
Hotel San Francisco
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1455 reviews)
$58+

Renting a car in Toluca

Renting a car in Toluca costs $32 per day, on average, or $64 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 19% more expensive than at Mexico City Benito Juarez.

Expect to pay $6.21 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 $74.50 and $99.33. The most frequently booked car type in Toluca is Compact (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Beat or similar) are, on average, 87% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Toluca costs $32 per day, on average, or $64 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 19% more expensive than at Mexico City Benito Juarez.

Expect to pay $6.21 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 $74.50 and $99.33. The most frequently booked car type in Toluca is Compact (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Beat or similar) are, on average, 87% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.