Toronto travel guide
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You're Going to Love Toronto
With 2.60 million inhabitants, Toronto is the most populous city in Canada. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Toronto has to offer.
Where to Eat in Toronto
Downtown is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Toronto. These include popular favourites such as Enigma Yorkville (23 St Thomas St), Rasa (196 Robert Street) and Danico (440 College Street). If you’re looking for affordable options, 360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower (290 Bremner Blvd) and Oliver & Bonacini Café Grill, Yonge & Front (33 Yonge Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, RS-Real Sports (15 York St.) and 1 Kitchen (550 Wellington St W) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Toronto.
When to visit Toronto
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Toronto in July, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -10 °C, with an average temperature of -6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 83 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Toronto, with an average rainfall of 51 mm.
How to Get to Toronto
Plane
There are 3 airports serving Toronto. Toronto Island (YTZ) is the closest to the city centre (3 km). Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) is located 19 km from city centre of Toronto, while Toronto Kitchener-Waterloo (YKF) is 84 km from the centre. The shortest flight to Toronto from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 37h 19m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Toronto, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Toronto to Ottawa takes 4h 04m and costs around RM 188 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about RM 188 for a 4h 10m trip. Located 19 km from the city centre, Toronto Guildwood GO is the busiest station in Toronto. Another popular train station is Toronto Union Station, located 0.7 km from the centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Toronto, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Toronto takes 209 km and will cost you around RM 80. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about RM 174 for a journey of 354 km. The most popular bus station is Toronto Scarborough Town Centre, located 17 km from the city centre of Toronto. Toronto 1 Yorkdale St is also a commonly used station, and is 10 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Toronto
Where to stay in Toronto
From 5-star hotels such as the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto to great affordable options like the The Annex, Toronto offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 940 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,514 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Clarence Park and Samesun Toronto. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Toronto, with prices from RM 134 to RM 2,744 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Toronto are about 24% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Scarborough - In Toronto’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Best Western Plus Executive Inn, Park Motel and Travelodge by Wyndham Toronto East.
Etobicoke - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Best Western Plus Travel Hotel Toronto Airport, Best Western Premier Toronto Airport Carlingview Hotel and Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in Etobicoke is RM 439.
Midtown - The Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel Toronto, The Hazelton Hotel Toronto and Kimpton Saint George Hotel have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Midtown will cost you about RM 599 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Toronto
Most booked hotels in Toronto
Hiring a car in Toronto
Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and City Car & Truck Rental are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Toronto is the York Car Rental branch at 600 Dixon Rd, which is 16 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay RM 6.55 per litre in Toronto (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 78.55 and RM 104.73. The most frequently booked car type in Toronto is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.