When to Come and what are the Hotel Prices?
Peak season (June - September): Hotels run 20–40% higher. Book 6 - 8 weeks out minimum. Pride Weekend in late June is the single busiest hotel weekend of the year - if that's your trip, book 3–4 months out and expect prices to spike hard. Shoulder season (April - May and October): My honest recommendation for most visitors. Genuinely pleasant weather, 15–25% cheaper hotels, thinner crowds. October in Toronto with the fall colour in High Park is one of the best things about living here. Winter (November - March): Underrated and underpriced, and I will argue this until I'm gone. [...]
Where Can I Rent a Bike?
Rental bikes are through Bike Share Toronto.
Should I Rent a Car?
I don't recommend driving anywhere by car downtown because it will require patience and a wallet. Parking is around ($30-$50) and you will 10000% encounter lots of traffic. Making a slight wrong turn that should be remedied by a U-turn can cost you a 45 min detour 🙋🏻♀️. The majority of the small arteries downtown are only one way streets and one lane. Just take the transit system, Uber or walk, unless you are taking a trip to any of the suburbs.
What’s the Transit System Like?
Toronto Transit System (TTC) for the subway, buses, or streetcars. The subway runs north-south on Line 1 (Yonge-University) and east-west on Line 2 (Bloor-Danforth). Most of what you'll want to reach is on or near Line 1. The streetcars are where Toronto gets its personality. The King (501) and Queen streetcars run east-west through the heart of downtown and are the most useful routes for visitors. Get a Presto card at any subway station. It's Toronto's version of an Oyster card. Tap on, tap off, free transfers within two hours.
Is Toronto Walkable?
Yes! Everything is walkable but to get from east to west, you will most likely need to take the transit system.