Toronto: Ideally located in one of North America's most beautiful regions, Toronto is a city where art, culture and history meet in style.

☂️ The weather in Toronto

Throughout the year, temperatures range from -7°C to 27°C.

Winter

It's probably no surprise, but winter is cold in Canada. Although Toronto enjoys a microclimate thanks to its privileged position on Lake Ontario, winters are harsh. On average, temperatures fall below 0°C during January and February. During the rest of the winter, temperatures plateau below 8°C. It rains regularly, as does the snow.

Winter in Toronto is a magical experience if you love snow, hot chocolate and mittens.

Summer

In summer, Toronto's temperatures are milder. In July and August, they can even reach 26°C.

✈️ When to go to Toronto?

The best months to visit Toronto are undoubtedly from May to September. Temperatures are milder and more pleasant. You can walk outside without putting your extremities at risk.

👩‍💻 The administrative formalities involved in going to Canada

To go to Canada, you need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (AVE) or a visa.

AVE

If you have a valid European passport and your stay does not exceed 6 months, you can simply apply for a travel authorisation to enter Canada. The cost of this procedure is 7 Canadian dollars.

You can apply online via the Canadian government website.

You will need your passport and your online payment method.

Visa

To study, work, etc., you must contact the Canadian embassy in your country to apply for a visa.

You can find more information about the process on the Canadian government website.

💰 How much does a holiday in Toronto cost?

As a guide, we have calculated an average budget for a 7-day holiday in Toronto. This budget includes accommodation, activities and restaurants for a family of 4. It includes 6 nights' accommodation, 7 restaurant meals and an average activity budget.

🍟 Restaurants in Toronto

On average, a restaurant in Toronto costs $20 per person. We are assuming that a family of 4 can cook lunch for example, make sandwiches or a picnic, so we are counting an average of one restaurant per day. For a family of 4, over 7 days, the budget for restaurants is $560.

🏡 Accommodation

You should expect to pay around $220 per night for 4-bed accommodation in central Toronto. Of course, prices are lower if you're on the outskirts of the city. For 6 nights' accommodation, you should expect to pay an average of $1,320.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Family activities in Toronto

Toronto is full of activities for children. Although some are free, most activities require a small daily budget for entrance fees, etc. We've calculated a daily budget of $100 for unrestrained sightseeing and making new memories as a family. This brings the budget for activities for 7 days to $700. So, for a family of 4 who would like to spend 7 days in Toronto, not counting the plane and local transport, we arrive at an average budget of $2,580 for accommodation, restaurants and daily activities.

🩺 COVID situation

According to the Canadian government website, as of October 1, 2022, it is no longer necessary to use the ArriveCAN application, provide proof of vaccination or undergo a Covid-19 screening test to enter Canada.

Nevertheless, wearing a mask is no longer compulsory but is still recommended on board planes and trains.

🚗 Car hire in Toronto

Book online when you collect your vehicle from the airport!

Once you've arrived at Toronto Pearson Airport, get off the plane and head for freedom!No more paperwork or waiting around. You do everything online beforehand and can even collect your car from self-service car parks.