The best months to visit Toronto are May – Oct. 18–28°C, warm & vibrant.
Quick facts
Currency CAD (C$) 1 USD ≈ C$1.36
Language English French, Mandarin, Punjabi common
Timezone EST (UTC-5) EDT (UTC-4) Mar–Nov
Best Months May – Oct 18–28°C, warm & vibrant
Daily Budget ~C$100–160 Hostel, street food, TTC
Visa eTA / Visa eTA C$7 for visa-exempt countries
When to go
A city built by the whole world, where you can eat your way across five continents without leaving the subway line.
Getting Around in Toronto
- Get a Presto card (C$6) for TTC subway, streetcars, and buses. Single ride: C$3.35 with 2-hour transfer. Day pass: C$13.50
- The streetcar network is extensive: the 501 Queen line and 504 King are the most useful. Google Maps has real-time TTC integration
- Uber and Lyft work well. Bike Share Toronto (C$3.25/30-min trip) has stations across the downtown core. Walking is easy: the city is flat
For itineraries, costs and practical travel advice, see the full Toronto travel guide.
Timezone: EST (UTC-5) (EDT (UTC-4) Mar–Nov)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Toronto?
The best months to visit Toronto are May – Oct (18–28°C, warm & vibrant), which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Toronto budget breakdown.
