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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Toluca has to offer.

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
$49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Toluca in February
Estimated hotel price
$49
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 Houston and takes around 2h 17m.

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 Budget and Europcar, among others, in Mexico City.

Bus

Toluca’s bus station is located 1.1 miles from the city center.

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 Houston and takes around 2h 17m.

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 Budget and Europcar, among others, in Mexico City.

Bus

Toluca’s bus station is located 1.1 miles from the city center.

Airports near Toluca

MEXMexico City Benito Juarez
NLUMexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
QROSantiago de Querétaro

Airlines serving Toluca

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,089 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,480 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,084 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,887 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Toluca

Most booked hotels in Toluca

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Radisson Hotel & Convention Center Toluca
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 994 reviews)
$72+
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Hotel Opus Grand Toluca Aeropuerto
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 816 reviews)
$58+
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Hotel Concorde Toluca
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 36 reviews)
$49+
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City Express Junior by Marriott Toluca Aeropuerto
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 716 reviews)
$49+
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Hotel Don Simon
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1101 reviews)
$42+
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Best Western Plus Gran Marques
3 stars
Good (7.6, 142 reviews)
$47+
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Renting a car in Toluca

Renting a car in Toluca costs $26 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Toluca.

Expect to pay $5.34 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 $64.05 and $85.40. Economy (Chevrolet Beat or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Toluca, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Toluca costs $26 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Toluca.

Expect to pay $5.34 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 $64.05 and $85.40. Economy (Chevrolet Beat or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Toluca, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

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