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Cost To Visit Toronto: Travel Budget Guide (2026)

Planning to visit Toronto? Learn how much money you will need for hotels, food, transportation, and attractions—plus seasonal price changes, day trip costs, and realistic daily and weekly budgets.

Cost To Visit Toronto: Travel Budget Guide (2026)

There are many things that can affect the cost of your trip to Toronto—when you go and what type of traveler you are will also play a part. This guide breaks down the daily cost you can expect when visiting Toronto, so you can plan your travel budget.

Is Toronto Expensive to Visit?

Toronto is typically more expensive than many U.S. cities on the ground for hotels and dining—especially in high-demand periods—while transit and many attractions can be fairly manageable. In Canada, Toronto is generally one of the pricier destinations, comparable to other major hubs in cost.

  • Hotel rates (downtown and peak weekends can jump fast)
  • Dining (sit-down meals, cocktails, and “nice” neighborhoods add up)
  • Event demand (concerts, sports, festivals = fewer deals)

You can keep it reasonable by staying near a subway line outside the core, using transit daily, and mixing in free waterfront/park time with a few paid attractions.

Canada uses the Canadian dollar (CAD). All costs are shown in $ (CAD) and $ (USD).

Toronto Vacation Costs

Below is a detailed expense breakdown for accommodations, food, transportation, and attractions—followed by day trip costs and realistic daily/weekly budgets.

Avg. Accommodation Cost

Peak

  • Budget Travelers: $170–$280 CAD (≈ $125–$205 USD) per night
  • Mid-Range Travelers: $300–$480 CAD (≈ $220–$355 USD) per night
  • Luxury Travelers: $650–$1,200+ CAD (≈ $480–$885+ USD) per night

Shoulder-Season

  • Budget Travelers: $150–$250 CAD (≈ $110–$185 USD)
  • Mid-Range Travelers: $270–$430 CAD (≈ $200–$320 USD)
  • Luxury Travelers: $580–$1,050+ CAD (≈ $430–$775+ USD)

Off-Season

  • Budget Travelers: $130–$220 CAD (≈ $95–$160 USD)
  • Mid-Range Travelers: $240–$390 CAD (≈ $175–$290 USD)
  • Luxury Travelers: $520–$950+ CAD (≈ $385–$700+ USD)

Food Cost

Budget Travelers

  • Breakfast: $10–$18 CAD (≈ $7–$13 USD)
  • Lunch: $15–$25 CAD (≈ $11–$18 USD)
  • Dinner: $22–$40 CAD (≈ $16–$30 USD)

Mid-Range Travelers

  • Breakfast: $18–$28 CAD (≈ $13–$21 USD)
  • Lunch: $25–$40 CAD (≈ $18–$30 USD)
  • Dinner: $45–$95 CAD (≈ $33–$70 USD)

Luxury Travelers

  • Breakfast: $28–$45 CAD (≈ $21–$33 USD)
  • Lunch: $40–$70 CAD (≈ $30–$52 USD)
  • Dinner: $140–$320+ CAD (≈ $105–$235+ USD)

Transportation Cost

Toronto Pearson (YYZ) → Downtown

  • UP Express (train): $13–$25 CAD (≈ $10–$18 USD)
  • Subway/bus combos (slower): $3–$8 CAD (≈ $2–$6 USD)
  • Taxi/rideshare: $55–$95 CAD (≈ $40–$70 USD)
  • Private transfer: $140–$260+ CAD (≈ $105–$190+ USD)

Getting around Toronto

Subway/streetcar/bus

  • Typical daily transit spend: $10–$18 CAD (≈ $7–$13 USD) (depending on how much you ride)

Rideshare/taxis

  • Short ride: $12–$22 CAD (≈ $9–$16 USD)
  • Longer ride: $25–$55+ CAD (≈ $18–$40+ USD)

Rental car (usually not needed in the city)

  • Compact car:
    • Off-Season: $55–$90 CAD/day (≈ $40–$66 USD)
    • Shoulder: $65–$110 CAD/day (≈ $48–$80 USD)
    • Peak: $90–$150+ CAD/day (≈ $66–$110+ USD)
  • Parking downtown can add $25–$55 CAD/day (≈ $18–$40 USD) easily.

Attractions

  • CN Tower: $50–$85 CAD (≈ $37–$63 USD)
  • Royal Ontario Museum (ROM): $25–$35 CAD (≈ $18–$26 USD)
  • Ripley’s Aquarium: $35–$55 CAD (≈ $26–$40 USD)
  • Toronto Islands ferry: $9–$20 CAD (≈ $7–$15 USD)
  • Hockey Hall of Fame: $25–$35 CAD (≈ $18–$26 USD)
  • Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO): $25–$35 CAD (≈ $18–$26 USD)
  • Distillery District / Harbourfront: free (food/drinks extra)
  • Kensington Market / St. Lawrence Market: free entry (purchases extra)

Day Trip Costs

Day Trip and Attractions Costs
Day Trip Transportation Cost (Round Trip) Top Attraction Attraction Cost
Niagara Falls $30–$60 CAD / $22–$44 USD (bus/train) • $120–$220 CAD / $88–$160 USD (tour) Hornblower boat ride $35–$55 CAD / $26–$40 USD
Niagara-on-the-Lake $35–$75 CAD / $26–$55 USD (bus + local) • $140–$260 CAD / $105–$190 USD (tour) Winery tasting $15–$40 CAD / $11–$30 USD
Blue Mountain (seasonal) $70–$140 CAD / $52–$105 USD (car fuel/parking) • $170–$320 CAD / $125–$235 USD (tour) Scenic gondola / activities $35–$80 CAD / $26–$60 USD
Hamilton waterfalls $30–$70 CAD / $22–$52 USD (car fuel/parking) • $90–$160 CAD / $66–$118 USD (tour) Waterfall trail hike Free–$10 CAD / Free–$7 USD
Prince Edward County $90–$170 CAD / $66–$125 USD (car fuel) • $180–$340 CAD / $132–$250 USD (tour) Winery/cider tasting $15–$45 CAD / $11–$33 USD
Toronto Islands $9–$20 CAD / $7–$15 USD (ferry) • $10–$18 CAD / $7–$13 USD (local transit) Beach + skyline views Free

Daily Budget Needed To Visit Toronto

Budget Travelers
Season Daily Total (Per Person)
Peak $165–$280 CAD / $120–$205 USD
Shoulder $145–$250 CAD / $105–$185 USD
Off-Season $130–$220 CAD / $95–$160 USD
Mid-Range Travelers
Season Daily Total (Per Person)
Peak $320–$560 CAD / $235–$410 USD
Shoulder $290–$520 CAD / $215–$385 USD
Off-Season $265–$480 CAD / $195–$355 USD
Luxury Travelers
Season Daily Total (Per Person)
Peak $650–$1,350+ CAD / $480–$995+ USD
Shoulder $580–$1,200+ CAD / $430–$885+ USD
Off-Season $520–$1,050+ CAD / $385–$775+ USD

Weekly Travel Budget For Toronto (7 Days)

Budget Travelers
Season Lodging (7 nights) Food (7 days) Transport Attractions Total
Peak $1,190–$1,960 CAD / $875–$1,440 USD $350–$520 CAD / $260–$385 USD $80–$160 CAD / $60–$120 USD $150–$320 CAD / $110–$235 USD $1,770–$2,960 CAD / $1,305–$2,180 USD
Shoulder $1,050–$1,750 CAD / $770–$1,290 USD $330–$500 CAD / $245–$370 USD $75–$150 CAD / $55–$110 USD $140–$300 CAD / $105–$220 USD $1,595–$2,700 CAD / $1,175–$1,990 USD
Off-Season $910–$1,540 CAD / $665–$1,135 USD $315–$470 CAD / $230–$345 USD $70–$140 CAD / $52–$105 USD $120–$280 CAD / $88–$205 USD $1,415–$2,430 CAD / $1,035–$1,790 USD
Mid-Range Travelers
Season Lodging (7 nights) Food (7 days) Transport Attractions Total
Peak $2,100–$3,360 CAD / $1,540–$2,465 USD $520–$900 CAD / $385–$665 USD $110–$240 CAD / $80–$175 USD $220–$450 CAD / $160–$330 USD $2,950–$4,950 CAD / $2,165–$3,635 USD
Shoulder $1,890–$3,010 CAD / $1,390–$2,210 USD $490–$850 CAD / $360–$625 USD $100–$220 CAD / $74–$160 USD $210–$420 CAD / $155–$310 USD $2,690–$4,500 CAD / $1,980–$3,305 USD
Off-Season $1,680–$2,730 CAD / $1,235–$2,010 USD $470–$800 CAD / $345–$590 USD $95–$210 CAD / $70–$155 USD $190–$400 CAD / $140–$295 USD $2,435–$4,140 CAD / $1,790–$3,045 USD
Luxury Travelers
Season Lodging (7 nights) Food (7 days) Transport Attractions Total
Peak $4,550–$8,400+ CAD / $3,350–$6,175+ USD $900–$2,240+ CAD / $665–$1,650+ USD $220–$700+ CAD / $160–$515+ USD $300–$700+ CAD / $220–$515+ USD $5,970–$12,040+ CAD / $4,395–$8,855+ USD
Shoulder $4,060–$7,350+ CAD / $2,980–$5,405+ USD $850–$2,030+ CAD / $625–$1,495+ USD $210–$630+ CAD / $155–$465+ USD $280–$650+ CAD / $205–$480+ USD $5,400–$10,660+ CAD / $3,965–$7,845+ USD
Off-Season $3,640–$6,650+ CAD / $2,675–$4,890+ USD $800–$1,820+ CAD / $590–$1,340+ USD $200–$560+ CAD / $145–$410+ USD $260–$600+ CAD / $190–$440+ USD $4,900–$9,630+ CAD / $3,600–$7,080+ USD

Flight Cost

Flight cost depends on where you’re departing from, the season, and the airline. Major international airports will have cheaper flights than smaller airports. Most U.S. travelers fly into Toronto Pearson (YYZ).

Average round-trip flight ranges from the U.S.:

  • Peak: $300–$650 USD
  • Shoulder: $220–$520 USD
  • Off-Season: $180–$450 USD

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Toronto Travel Seasons

Peak (June–August, plus December holiday weeks)

Highest demand and pricing—especially for downtown hotels and popular weekends. Summer weather is best, but you’ll pay for it.

Shoulder-Season (April–May, September–October)

Often the best value: comfortable temps, fewer crowds, and better hotel availability than peak.

Off-Season (November–March)

Lowest pricing overall, with colder weather and fewer tourists. Great for museums, food, and indoor attractions—just plan around winter conditions.

What currency is used in Toronto?
Toronto uses the Canadian dollar (CAD). In this guide, costs are shown in $ (CAD) and $ (USD).
Do they accept US dollars in Toronto?
Sometimes, but it’s not ideal. A few tourist-heavy businesses may take U.S. cash, but the exchange rate is usually poor. Paying by card or using an ATM for CAD is the best way to avoid overpaying.
Will US credit and debit cards work in Toronto?
Yes—almost everywhere. U.S. cards work at hotels, restaurants, attractions, and transit kiosks. If you’re offered currency conversion at checkout, choose to pay in CAD to avoid dynamic currency conversion fees. It’s still smart to carry a little cash for small tips or quick purchases at markets.
What is the cheapest month to visit Toronto?
January is often one of the cheapest months for on-the-ground costs because hotel demand is lower after the holidays.
  • Why it’s cheaper: better hotel deals and fewer crowds.
  • Tradeoff: cold weather and more indoor-focused sightseeing.
What is the most expensive month to visit Toronto?
July is often one of the most expensive months due to peak summer demand, festivals, and higher weekend hotel rates. Downtown stays can book out early, which pushes prices higher.
How long can $2,000 last you in Toronto on a budget?

Toronto’s biggest variable is lodging. On a budget, $2,000 USD can typically cover:

  • Budget daily range: $95–$205 USD/day
  • Estimated duration: ~9 to 21 days

To stretch your budget, stay near a subway line outside the core, use transit daily, and mix casual meals with a few nicer dinners.

Is $2,000 enough for a week in Toronto?

Yes—often. A $2,000 USD weekly budget is realistic for many travelers, especially outside peak summer weekends.

  • Budget Travelers (7-day total): $1,035–$2,180 USD
  • Mid-Range Travelers (7-day total): $1,790–$3,635 USD
  • Luxury Travelers (7-day total): $3,600–$8,855+ USD

The biggest swing factor is hotel location (downtown vs. near a subway stop outside the core).

Is it easy to get around Toronto without a car?
Yes. Toronto is very doable without a car thanks to the subway, streetcars, and buses. For most visitors, a car adds cost and hassle (parking and traffic), while transit keeps your daily transportation budget predictable.

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