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
$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 Houston and takes around 2h 20m.

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 Payless, 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 20m.

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 Payless, 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 (1,470 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,843 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,284 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,415 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,710 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,203 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,164 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,035 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,124 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,474 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, 1012 reviews)
$84+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Toluca
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1450 reviews)
$56+
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Holiday Inn Express Toluca By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 790 reviews)
$80+
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Hotel Opus Grand Toluca Aeropuerto
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 835 reviews)
$57+
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City Express by Marriott Toluca
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 448 reviews)
$72+
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Best Western Plus Gran Marques
3 stars
Good (7.5, 151 reviews)
$56+
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Renting a car in Toluca

Renting a car in Toluca costs $21 per day, on average, or $103 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 $5.45 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 $65.41 and $87.22. The most frequently booked car type in Toluca is Standard (Volkswagen Vento or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Beat or similar) are, on average, 83% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Toluca costs $21 per day, on average, or $103 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 $5.45 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 $65.41 and $87.22. The most frequently booked car type in Toluca is Standard (Volkswagen Vento or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Beat or similar) are, on average, 83% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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