Toronto, Canada travel guide
The Toronto Pearson International Airport is a convenient option to arrive into Toronto, Ontario. It is serviced by most major international carriers and offers fast and efficient facilities. There are only two terminals, but they are known as Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Located just 30 minutes by car from downtown Toronto, it is the perfect place to meet your Toronto Airport car hire.
Toronto is the cultural and economic focus of English Canada, and the fifth most populous municipality in North America. It is one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse cities in the world with more than 80 ethnic communities represented and over half the city's residents harking from outside Canada. Explore the city's rich cultural diversity with a car hire from Toronto Airport.
- Local time in Toronto, Canada:
- GMT-5
- Population of Toronto, Canada:
- 2.503.281
Tourist attractions at Toronto, Canada
Royal Ontario Museum
Visit one of the best and largest museums in North America. This impressive building features a large deconstructivistic crystal made of steel and glass. The museum houses thousands of artifacts and specimens in exhibits such as Dinosaurs, Native Canadians, Medieval Europe, Ancient Egypt, and the world's largest totem pole.
Beaches
Tour the three main sections of beaches along Lake Ontario in your Toronto car hire. Among them you will find a respite from the city, some popular hang outs for youth, and beautiful views out over the lake.
Second City
Toronto's own branch of the world famous comedy improv theatre Second City is an excellent attraction for any visit. Head to downtown Toronto for a night of great improv and situation comedy performed live with audience participation over dinner and drinks.
Recommended daytrips from Toronto, Canada
The Toronto Islands
Park your Toronto car hire on Bay St. and take an inexpensive ferry ride to the Toronto Islands. Great for cycling, walking, picnics, or just relaxing, the Islands offer great views of the skyline plenty of great daytrip activities - there is even a small amusement park!
Canada's Wonderland
If the amusement park on the islands isn't enough for you check out the big theme park located just 30 km north of Toronto in Vaughan. Housing more than 200 attractions it is considered one of the best in North America and definitely worth adding to your itinerary.
Niagara Falls
Since you're so close you should take the time to see one of the most famous natural wonders in North America, Niagara Falls. The Niagara Region is only an hour's drive south of Toronto by car hire.
Local conditions for Toronto, Canada
Thu, 24 May 2012 10:50:00 -0400
Thursday at 10:00 EDT:
white cloud. 19°C (66°F)
Temperature: 19°C (66°F), Wind Direction: SE, Wind Speed: 5mph, Relative Humidity: 79%, Pressure: 1017mb, rising, Visibility: VG
Weather forecast for Toronto, Canada
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Thursday
Sunny, Max Temp: 25°C (77°F), Min Temp: 16°C (61°F)
Max Temp: 25°C (77°F), Min Temp: 16°C (61°F), Wind Direction: SE, Wind Speed: 12mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1015mb, Humidity: 65%, Sunrise: 05:43EDT, Sunset: 20:47EDT
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Friday
Sunny intervals, Max Temp: 31°C (88°F), Min Temp: 16°C (61°F)
Max Temp: 31°C (88°F), Min Temp: 16°C (61°F), Wind Direction: SW, Wind Speed: 20mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1013mb, Humidity: 44%, Sunrise: 05:43EDT, Sunset: 20:48EDT
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Saturday
Light rain shower, Max Temp: 25°C (77°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F)
Max Temp: 25°C (77°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F), Wind Direction: ENE, Wind Speed: 9mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1021mb, Humidity: 43%, Sunrise: 05:42EDT, Sunset: 20:49EDT
Airport Information
- Airport name:
- Toronto Pearson Airport
- Airport code:
- YYZ
- Phone number:
- (416) 247 7678 or 776 5100
- Address:
- PO Box 6031, 3111 Convair Drive, Toronto AMF, Canada
- Map:
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- Distance from airport to Toronto:
- Toronto city || 17 Miles / 27 km / 55 minutes by rental car from Downtown Toronto
- Car Rental office location:
For car rental in Toronto Airport you can find counters for main car hire companies in both terminals, at Toronto Airport. These car rental companies include:
- Avis
- Budget
- Dollar/Thrifty
- Hertz
- National/Alamo
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Airlines providing airport services to Toronto, Canada
- Aerosvit Airlines
- Air Canada
- Air Canada Jazz
- Air France
- Air India
- Air Transat
- AirJamaica
- Alitalia
- American Airlines
- Arkefly
- Austrian
- British Airways
- CanJet
- Caribbean Airlines
- Cathay Pacific
- Continental
- Cubana Airlines
- Delta
- El AL Israel
- EMIRATES
- Etihad Airways
- Eva Air
- Finnair
- Hainan Airlines
- Icelandair
- Jet Airways
- KLM
- Korean Air
- LAN
- LOT POLISH AIRLINES
- Lufthansa
- Monarch Airlines
- PIA Pakistan International
- SATA
- Sunwing Airlines
- TACA
- Thomas Cook Airlines
- Transaero
- Turkish Airlines
- United Airlines
- United Express
- US Airways
- Virgin America
- WestJet
