Toledo travel guide

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You're Going to Love Toledo

With a population of 287,208, Toledo is a must-see destination in Ohio, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Toledo deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Toledo

If you’re looking for affordable options, Real Seafood Company - Toledo (22 Main Street The Docks at International Park) and Zia's - Toledo (20 Main Street The Docks at International Park) are great picks.

When to visit Toledo

Toledo in January
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Toledo in January
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Toledo in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.6″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Toledo, with an average rainfall of 2.1″.

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How to Get to Toledo

Plane

When flying to Toledo, you’ll arrive at Toledo Express (TOL), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Toledo departs from Atlanta and takes around 13h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Toledo. The train journey from Toledo to Chicago takes 4h 25m and costs around $58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $156 for a 14h 33m trip. The train station in Toledo is called Toledo, and is located 1.9 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Toledo is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 53 miles from Toledo. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Toledo.

Plane

When flying to Toledo, you’ll arrive at Toledo Express (TOL), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Toledo departs from Atlanta and takes around 13h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Toledo. The train journey from Toledo to Chicago takes 4h 25m and costs around $58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $156 for a 14h 33m trip. The train station in Toledo is called Toledo, and is located 1.9 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Toledo is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 53 miles from Toledo. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Toledo.

Airports near Toledo

Airlines serving Toledo

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,712 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Toledo

Most booked hotels in Toledo

Holiday Inn & Suites Toledo Southwest - Perrysburg
3 stars
Excellent (9, 388 reviews)
$128+
Wingate by Wyndham Sylvania/Toledo
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 181 reviews)
$143+
Courtyard by Marriott Toledo West
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 322 reviews)
$128+
Hampton Inn & Suites Toledo/Westgate
2 stars
Excellent (8, 328 reviews)
$117+
Hilton Garden Inn Toledo Perrysburg
3 stars
Excellent (8, 268 reviews)
$144+
Courtyard by Marriott Toledo North
3 stars
Good (7.9, 473 reviews)
$116+

Renting a car in Toledo

Renting a car in Toledo costs $67 per day, on average, or $133 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Toledo.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Toledo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Toledo is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford EcoSport or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Toledo costs $67 per day, on average, or $133 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Toledo.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Toledo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Toledo is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford EcoSport or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.