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 New Orleans and takes around 14h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Toledo. The train journey from Toledo to Cleveland takes 2h 09m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $84 for a 4h 25m 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 Budget, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Greyhound 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 New Orleans and takes around 14h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Toledo. The train journey from Toledo to Cleveland takes 2h 09m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $84 for a 4h 25m 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 Budget, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Greyhound operates bus routes to Toledo.

Airports near Toledo

Airlines serving Toledo

Lufthansa
Good (4,691 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (957 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,656 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,234 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,570 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (486 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,103 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,418 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,993 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,022 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (858 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,783 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 (8.9, 388 reviews)
$143+
Wingate by Wyndham Sylvania/Toledo
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 179 reviews)
$143+
Courtyard by Marriott Toledo West
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 317 reviews)
$128+
Courtyard by Marriott Toledo North
3 stars
Excellent (8, 470 reviews)
$116+
Hampton Inn & Suites Toledo/Westgate
2 stars
Excellent (8, 329 reviews)
$117+
Hilton Garden Inn Toledo Perrysburg
3 stars
Excellent (8, 267 reviews)
$147+

Renting a car in Toledo

Renting a car in Toledo costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Toledo.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Toledo is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford EcoSport or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Toledo costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Toledo.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Toledo is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford EcoSport or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.