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Toledo, Ohio

Toledo is a city in Lucas County, Ohio, United States, of which it is also the county seat. It is located at the western end of Lake Erie along the Maumee River.

Type CityPopulation 270,871Metro Area Population 601,000

Why go

  • City in Ohio, United States.
  • Served by Toledo Express Airport (TOL).

History

Toledo is a city in Lucas County, Ohio, United States, of which it is also the county seat. It is located at the western end of Lake Erie along the Maumee River. Toledo is the 4th-most populous city in Ohio and 88th-most populous city in the U.S., with a population of 270,871 at the 2020 census. The Toledo metropolitan area has an estimated 601,000 residents. Toledo also serves as a major trade center for the Midwest; its port is the fifth-busiest on the Great Lakes.

Airports

Toledo Express Airport (TOL) 12 mi to the centre
11013 Airport Hwy #11, Swanton, OH 43558 β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Allegiant Air, American Airlines, US Airways) Β· direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Chicago, Punta Gorda, Sanford, St. Petersburg (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Toledo Executive Airport (TDZ) 8 mi to the centre
Toledo, OH, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Toledo Suburban Airport 6.9 mi to the centre
Lambertville, MI, US
Outdoor
Fulton County Airport 28 mi to the centre
Wauseon, OH, US
Outdoor
Culver Field 8.6 mi to the centre
Oregon, OH, US
Outdoor
Kellers Strip 9.8 mi to the centre
Sylvania, OH, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Toledo Express Airport (TOL); 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TOL has direct flights to 4 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Chicago, Punta Gorda, Sanford, St. Petersburg).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Toledo, Ohio. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Rail operator
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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