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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Toluca has to offer.
Where to Eat in Toluca
If you’re looking for affordable options, Amaranta (Francisco Murguia # 402 Col. Universidad) and Cambalache - Toluca (Av Baja Velocidad Km. 5.2) are great picks.
When to visit Toluca
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″.
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 Oakland and takes around 4h 03m.
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 Hertz and Fox, among others, in Mexico City.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Toluca, including PrimeraPlus, Bus and Estrella de Oro. From Santiago de Querétaro, the bus ride to Toluca takes 165 miles and will cost you around $45. From San Luis Potosí, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 300 miles. Toluca’s bus station is located 1.1 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Toluca
Where to stay in popular areas of Toluca
Most booked hotels in Toluca
Renting a car in Toluca
Renting a car in Toluca costs $37 per day, on average, or $110 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 37% more expensive than at Mexico City Benito Juarez.
Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Toluca is Economy (Kia Rio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.