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 Toronto traffic by rsilva
I remember taking one from Casa Loma down to the CN Tower for about 12 CAD.
Most of the time, if you only make one or two trips a day it is easier just to go by taxi, even more if you are 2-3 people, it ends up not being much more expensive than other means of public transportation and it is definetly more convenient.
Taking into account the parking rates, you will be better off not renting a car when you plan to stay only in the center (of course it is very useful if you plan to go outside the city like Niagara). What it costs you to park a morning is probably more than it would be for the taxi ride.
The drivers seem to be very polite and the meters all seem to work fine :)
There is a flat rate from the Airport (Pearsons Int.) to the city center. At the time, it was 30 CAD for a regular taxi or 33 CAD for a limousine to take you anywhere in the center. For the 3 CAD extra, we obviously took the limo, which was quite nice.
All companies seem to be reliable and you will always find a number on a payphone or you can just hail one on the street. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is the quick, convenient and safest way to get around Toronto. It operates streetcar, bus, and subway train in Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Streetcar route is generally concentrated only in downtown core. Most streetcars and buses start at around 5:00 AM until 1:30 AM from Monday to Friday. Streetcars and buses has weekend service but on reduced frequency. Route and destination schedule is often posted at most major route intersections. The subway train runs every few minutes on weekdays and Saturdays from 6:00AM until 1:30AM. On Sundays, the schedule is 9:00AM to 1:30AM
The following are the only streetcar lines presently in operation:
501 Queen
502 Downtowner
503 Kingston Road
504 King
505 Dundas
506 Carlton
508 Lakeshore
509 Harbourfront
510 Spadina
511 Bathurst
512 St. Clair
Important Information:
* You need a ticket, token, pass, or transfer or exact cash on streetcars, buses, and subway train. Drivers do not sell fares or carry change. If you pay cash $2.75. If you are travelling by TTC the whole day, it is recommended to buy a Day Pass for $8.50. The subway train system is linked with buses and streetcars to get you around Toronto on one fare, provided it's a one way trip without stopovers.
* Ticket, token, or pass can be purchased at Collector Booths located at every subway station. Theme: BusPhone: 416 393 4636
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A fast, efficient way to get around Toronto is on the Metro. The TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION (TTC) is one of the largest, safest and most efficient transportation systems in North America. Family/Group day passes and unlimited day passes are available.
Whether you are travelling within downtown Toronto or commuting to and from other parts of the city and surrounding communities, you'll find Toronto well served by a number of inexpensive public transit options.
Cash fares are $2.50 for adults, $1.70 for seniors (65 years of age or over) or students (13-19) and .60 for children (12 and under).
Discounted tokens can be purchased in multiples of five and ten i.e. five tokens cost $10.00.
Hans and I bought a day pass for Saturday. It was $8.00 and it was good for 2 adults all day Saturday. Leave a Comment Theme: Subway/MetroPhone: 1-416-393-4000Website: www.ttc.ca
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 Toronto's skyline by rsilva
- Rent a car. There are several car rental agencies at the airport, but I would recommend trying to get a good rate online and then pick it up. It is quite easy to drive in Toronto, this is until you get downtown. There it is more difficult to find a street that will allow you to drive in the direction you want so you might find yourself driving around for a while. Depending on how well you know the city it will take from 30 minutes to over 1 hour (in rush hour)
- Taxi. A ride anywhere downtown will today (November 2005) cost a fixed 44 CAD or 46 CAD (normal or limo). This is obviously the most convenient way and will take from 20 minutes (at night, no traffic) to 1 hour or more during rush hour.
- Airport shuttle. There is a shuttle departing every 20-30 minutes that will stop at 8 hotels downtown. Even if yours is not one of them, it might be possible to walk there, so ask at the information booth. Price is 15.50 per person. It will take from 1 to 1 1/2 hours, depending on the hotel you need to go to (in rush hour, it will take longer).
Obviously, 3 or 4 people will be better of with a taxi as it will be cheaper and faster.
I have personally tried all 3 options and my conclusion is:
Taxi is the most convenient, but if you have the time and your hotel is on the route take the airport express. I would rent a car downtown, and only when you really need it (plan the days you need to drive out of the city as you should not need it there), as parking can be expensive. Leave a Comment
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The Yonge fun bus is what we call the Yonge St. bus after 2am. That's when our underground subway closes and the only way home besides by taxi is to take YONGE FUN BUS!! It connects to all major streets.
We fondly named it this because it's like a whoooole other party after the bars!! You ride with a bunch of drunks who are singing, dancing and fighting....it's quite entertaining..
So grab your Mace and Camera and hop on for a ride!!!
Oh, and ladies..we have what's called "REQUEST STOP". Between the hours of 9pm and 5am, you can ask the bus driver to let you off in between regular bus stops...We're a city that cares....=)) Leave a Comment
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Of the options listed in Frommer's for how to get to downtown from the airport, the Airport Express appealed to me most. It seemed like it would be quicker than taking the public bus, then transferring to the subway and much cheaper than catching a cab. If you are traveling with several people, a cab may be cheaper but for one person, the Airport Express was a better deal and really not much slower than a cab.
The Airport Express has 8 stops in downtown Toronto, since I was staying at the Hilton Toronto, it was very convenient as the stop was right across the street at the Sheraton. Our driver actually stopped at the Hilton since no one was going to the Sheraton.
If you buy online, it's 10% cheaper and buying a roundtrip saves you $3.75. Without the 10% discount, it cost me $26.75 Canadian for a round trip and I thought it was worth the convenience.
Buses leave every 20-30 minutes, you can see a schedule on the attached website as well as where to pick the bus up at the airport. Leave a Comment
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 Chevy Malibu by coolpanda87
You could easily rent a car at Toronto International Airport or at any hotel.
If you are driving in Toronto, or even Canada for an extended period of time(more than 3 months), make sure you have an International Driving Permit from your own country. For more Ontario driving information, click here.
Remember to follow the driving rules & to wear seatbelts. Toronto allows all cars to turn right on a red light.
Toronto drivers are typically well mannered, but in case of an accident, remember to get the other person's name, driver's licence number, telephone # & insurance policy #. You could be deep trouble if you do have any information! Best to find witnesses, for they are most trusted evidence...
Some major Car Rental Companies include:
Hertz
- usually Ford & Mazda
1-800-263-0600 OR 416-620-9620
Budget
-usually Ford
1 800 268-8900
Dollar
-Chrysler & Suzuki
1-800-800-3665
Alamo
-GM
1-800 GO ALAMO - 1(800) 462-5266
Avis
-GM & Ford
1-800-272-5871
Thrifty
-Chrsyler
1-800-THRIFTY (847-4389)
Enterprise
-GM
1-800-rent-a-car (1-800-736-8222)
National
-GM
1-800-CAR-RENT
Usually, I find that Hertz is the most expensive & Budget, Thrifty more economical. Leave a Comment
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 Beck Taxi by coolpanda87
Remember that the driver must wear a seatbelt, the cabdriver cannot recommend any commerical establishment unless you request it & that they must give you a receipt or else you do not have to pay. A clear list of rules (Passenger's Bill of Rights) will & must be present for back seat passengers to see.
Usually, taxi drivers are nice and they do keep their taxis clean. However, some drivers may not have English down pat, so you may have to be patient.
Ability to Go
Tel: 1 416 431-3213
Stationed at: 16 Fred Bland Cres. Scarborough
Able Atlantic Taxi
Tel: 1 416 298-1111
Beck Taxi
-orange coloured taxis with green roof
Tel: 751 - 5555
Web: Click here
Co-Op cabs
Tel: 1 416 504-2667
Fax: 1 416 504-2667
Web: Click here
Diamond Taxi
Tel: 366-6868
Kingsboro Taxi Ltd.
Tel: 1 416 232-2298
Fax: 1 416 232-0933
Web: Click here
Stationed at: 4180 Dundas Street West Etobicoke
Royal Taxi
- included in fleet is 80 executive taxi sedans
Tel: 1 416 777-9222
Web: Click here
Toronto Para Transit
- for disabled, wheelchair clients
Tel: 1 416 209-0950
Web: Click here.
Stationed at: 2727 Steeles Avenue West
Yellow Cab
Tel: 504-4141 Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor HomePhone: 416-TAXICAB (all companies)
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 TTC Commerical by coolpanda87
However, TTC is still the best way to get around downtown. Though parking in Toronto is not terribly expensive, experiencing downtown through the TTC is just much more fun!
The TTC is based on the backbone of three subway lines with streetcar & bus routes that connect to it. If you are in need of a map, simply ask the ticket booth at a subway station and they will give you a free copy.
TTC is a based on a single fare system, where no matter how far you go, you pay the same fare. In order to switch from bus to bus or to subway/streetcar, a transfer is often needed. Usually, the bus driver will have transfers to give you if you ask for it. Click here to see the TTC's latest fares.
TTC is not the fastest transit system in the world, & many times there will be delays & other inconviences (e.g. drivers switching shifts). Also, the manual fare collection at the subway station is often slow & you could be stuck in a long line up...
At TTC, you can either pay cash fare, tokens or tickets. Tokens are coins that you can purchase at any TTC subway station booth. Usually they are purchased at a vending machine. You can also purchase tickets at TTC subway stations or at certified TTC ticket vendors.
The reason why tokens are bought are because they are still effective after a price increase. On the other hand, if you have outdated TTC tickets, you have to go to Shelbourne subway station & refund them. If you are coming to Toronto for a one time visit, TTC tickets or even a day/weekly pass may be prove to be more useful for you. Tickets purchased in bulk is discounted, so if you cannot justify the cost of a transit pass, you could save money through ticket purchase. Tokens purchased in bulk also offer a discount, though it is less than tickets. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherPhone: 416-393-INFOWebsite: www.ttc.ca
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 Toronto Ferry by coolpanda87
The ferry docks are located at Queens Quay, at the foot of Bay Street. It is just West of Westin Harbour Castle Hotel.
To get there by TTC, take 509 Harbourfront or 510 Spadina Streetcar to Bay/Queen's Quay stop.
The ferries usually set off every 30 min/1hr depending on time of year & weather. It is about a 15/20 minute ride to the other side. There are two levels on the ferry & usually I & almost everyone else prefer the top.
Fares - updated 2004 (include return):
Adults: $ 6.00
Students/Seniors:$3.50
Juniors (under 14): $2.50
Children under 2: free Leave a Comment
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