How expensive is Toronto? How much money do I need for Toronto?
How much does a trip to Toronto cost? Is Toronto expensive? The average Toronto trip cost is broken down by category here. All of these Toronto prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.
Accommodation Budget in Toronto
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The average price for one person for accommodation in Toronto is CA$94. For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price for a hotel room in Toronto is CA$189.
Looking for a hotel in Toronto? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.
Transportation Budget in Toronto
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The cost of a taxi ride in Toronto is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent CA$36 per person, per day, on local transportation in Toronto.
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Transportation1
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
CA$36
How much does it cost to go to Toronto? Naturally, it depends on the dates. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all airlines.
The price of renting a car in Toronto will depends on dates, the type of car, the location, and your age. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all car rental companies.
Typical prices for Transportation in Toronto are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the prices in Toronto, but your costs will vary based on your travel style.
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Airport Shuttle
CA$36
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Train: 2 Day Passes
CA$22
Food Budget in Toronto
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While meal prices in Toronto can vary, the average cost of food in Toronto is CA$73 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Toronto should cost around CA$29 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Toronto is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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Food2
Meals for one day
CA$73
Typical prices for Food in Toronto are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the prices in Toronto, but your costs will vary based on your travel style.
Entertainment Budget in Toronto
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Entertainment and activities in Toronto typically cost an average of CA$34 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
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Entertainment1
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
CA$34
Typical prices for Entertainment in Toronto are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the prices in Toronto, but your costs will vary based on your travel style.
Tips and Handouts Budget in Toronto
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Alcohol Budget in Toronto
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The average person spends about CA$25 on alcoholic beverages in Toronto per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
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Alcohol2
Drinks for one day
CA$25
Water Budget in Toronto
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On average, people spend CA$2.97 on bottled water in Toronto per day. The public water in Toronto is considered safe to drink.
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Water2
Bottled water for one day
CA$2.97
Last Updated: Nov 6, 2022
Toronto On a Budget
The Toronto Skyline
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
Toronto's climate is humid continental. There are four distinct seasons with warm and humid summers and cold and snowy winters. Spring and early summer can remain cool because of the lake breeze off of Lake Ontario. Temperatures in the winter months drop below freezing and snow can fall anytime between November and mid April. The summer temperatures are usually around 35 degrees Fahrenheit with temperatures in the 80s not uncommon. Summer is usually the wettest season but precipitation is still spread throughout the year.
Sights
There are any number of sights throughout Toronto. Some of the most popular include museums, architectural buildings and parks. Popular museums and art galleries include the Art Gallery of Ontario, Royal Ontario Museum, Bata Shoe Museum, Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, the Toronto Aerospace Museum, and Ontario Science Centre. Other landmarks around the city include Rogers Centre, the Toronto Zoo, the Toronto City Hall, Black Creek Pioneer Village, the Hockey Hall of Fame, Spadina House, Casa Loma, and CN Tower.
Neighborhoods
Toronto is divided into six of districts. Old Toronto includes the city's downtown area, West End, East End, Midtown, and the Islands. This area is the urban core of the city and Yonge Street runs through the middle.
Etobicoke is an industrial and residential area with suburban homes. It's where you'll find the Sherway Gardens, Woodbine Racetrack, and St. George's Golf Course.
York is an ethnically diverse area and was originally a separate city. East York was also a former autonomous borough. North York is where you'll find Parc Downsview Park, which is the Canada's first national urban park as well as Downsview Airport and North York Performing Arts Centre.
Scarborough feels like an old suburb of Toronto with interesting character. It is also the greenest part of the city.
Activities
Toronto is a great place to simply walk around. Head to Chinatown or wander one of the popular nearby islands. Also try to take in a show as theater is very popular here. Comedy shows are also a great way to pass some time and can make for a wonderful night outing.
Food and Dining
Toronto has an excellent restaurant scene with many top rated restaurants as well as plenty of unique and delicious dives. The city's diverse population means that it has an endless supply of ethnic restaurants with options from almost anywhere around the world. There are also many ethnic grocery stores where you can buy products that are hard to find outside of such a large and diverse city.
There are also many farmer's markets around the city. Although several operate year around, most are seasonal and are open from May to October. Two of the largest markets are St. Lawrence Market and Riverdale Farm. Others are found at City Hall, East York Civic Centre, Etobicoke Civic Centre, North York Civic Centre, and Scarborough Civic Centre.
Transportation
Despite its large size, Toronto is relatively easy to navigate with a public transit system. Even so, it is likely easier and faster to drive if you have access to a car. The major exception to this is during rush hour when traffic can be frustratingly congested. Also make note that, while there are no shortage of parking garages, they are usually quite expensive. Public transit is easily the cheapest way to travel throughout the city. The system is also one of the most popularly used systems in North America, next to Mexico City and New York City. The system includes a subway system, a rapid transit line, streetcars and buses. If you're traveling during rush hour, it is best to avoid the buses or streetcars, unless you are on a route where the streetcar has its own dedicated lane. Because of the dense traffic, don't be surprised if you find yourself waiting for half an hour for a streetcar, only to have four reach you at the same time.
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