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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Toluca has to offer.

Where to Eat in Toluca

If you’re looking for affordable options, La Escondida (Km 38.5, Carr Toluca - México) and Bistro Mecha Centro Historico (Aldama Norte No.102) 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 Las Vegas and takes around 3h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Toluca.

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 Infinity Car Rental and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Mexico City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Toluca, including Bus, PrimeraPlus and Autobuses Unidos. From Santiago de Querétaro, the bus ride to Toluca takes 210 miles and will cost you around $50. From Morelia, the ticket costs about $63 for a journey of 260 miles. 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 Las Vegas and takes around 3h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Toluca.

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 Infinity Car Rental and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Mexico City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Toluca, including Bus, PrimeraPlus and Autobuses Unidos. From Santiago de Querétaro, the bus ride to Toluca takes 210 miles and will cost you around $50. From Morelia, the ticket costs about $63 for a journey of 260 miles. Toluca’s bus station is located 1.1 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Toluca

Lufthansa
Good (7,048 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,336 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,217 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,564 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,254 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,319 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Toluca

Most booked hotels in Toluca

Hotel Opus Grand Toluca Aeropuerto
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 736 reviews)
$66+
Radisson Hotel & Convention Center Toluca
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 908 reviews)
$56+
One Toluca Aeropuerto
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 594 reviews)
$53+
Hotel Don Simon
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1049 reviews)
$36+
Best Western Plus Gran Marques
3 stars
Good (7.2, 119 reviews)
$41+

Renting a car in Toluca

Renting a car in Toluca costs $51 per day, on average, or $202 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 54% more expensive than at Mexico City Benito Juarez.

Expect to pay $4.73 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 $56.78 and $75.71. The most frequently booked car type in Toluca is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 87% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Toluca costs $51 per day, on average, or $202 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 54% more expensive than at Mexico City Benito Juarez.

Expect to pay $4.73 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 $56.78 and $75.71. The most frequently booked car type in Toluca is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 87% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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