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.

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

Toluca in March
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Toluca in March
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Toluca in May, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 154 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Toluca, with an average rainfall of 7 mm.

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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 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Toluca from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 21h 01m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Toluca.

Car

Another option to get to Toluca is to pick up a car hire from Mexico City, which is about 54 km from Toluca. You’ll find branches of MEXRENTACAR and Europcar, among others, in Mexico City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Toluca, including PrimeraPlus, Autobuses Unidos and ADO. From Puebla City, the bus ride to Toluca takes 193 km and will cost you around $55. From Santiago de Querétaro, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 266 km. Toluca’s bus station is located 1.8 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Toluca, you’ll arrive at Mexico City Toluca Intl (TLC), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Toluca from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 21h 01m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Toluca.

Car

Another option to get to Toluca is to pick up a car hire from Mexico City, which is about 54 km from Toluca. You’ll find branches of MEXRENTACAR and Europcar, among others, in Mexico City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Toluca, including PrimeraPlus, Autobuses Unidos and ADO. From Puebla City, the bus ride to Toluca takes 193 km and will cost you around $55. From Santiago de Querétaro, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 266 km. Toluca’s bus station is located 1.8 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Toluca

Lufthansa
Good (4,598 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,278 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,552 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,701 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (703 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Toluca

Most booked hotels in Toluca

Holiday Inn Express Toluca
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$140+
Hotel Opus Grand Toluca Aeropuerto
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$91+
Radisson Hotel Del Rey Toluca
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$101+
One Toluca Aeropuerto
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$86+
Quinta Del Rey Express
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
$80+

Hiring a car in Toluca

Expect to pay $2.17 per litre in Toluca (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $26.02 and $34.70. The most frequently booked car type in Toluca is Compact (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Sedan or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.17 per litre in Toluca (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $26.02 and $34.70. The most frequently booked car type in Toluca is Compact (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Sedan or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.