Toronto Car Rental Guide
On this page, you will find information about the car rental possibilities in Toronto. You will also find some general facts and tips concerning car rental and driving in Canada.
Driving Restrictions
In Canada, vehicles drive on the right and overtake on the left. The legal driving age is 16. All passengers must use seatbelts at all times. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.8‰ and drunk driving is severely punished.
You are advised to turn your headlights on when driving, even at daytime. Driving with parking lights only is illegal.
When a school bus stops and its red lights are flashing, it means that traffic travelling in both directions must stop. A flashing red traffic light means you must come to a complete stop and check that the road is clear before proceeding. Traffic lights go from red to green with no intermediate amber light.
It is illegal to park on a pedestrian crossing, within an intersection or within 6 metres of these. Do not park within 6 metres of a Stop sign, a Yield sign or traffic light. Double-parking and parking along a red or yellow curb are illegal. Vehicles must always be parked in the direction of traffic.
Speed Limits:| Area | Speed |
| Towns | 50KM/H |
| Highways | 100KM/H |
Emergency Numbers
Police/fire/ambulance: 911
Road Tolls
There are tolls for roads, bridges and tunnels in Canada, but generally, they are very low. Tickets are issued upon entrance to the toll road and the toll is based on the distance you travel.
About Toronto
Toronto is the cultural, educational, entertainment, financial, commercial and industrial centre of Canada. It one of the world’s most ethnically diverse cities, being home to more than 80 ethnic communities. Toronto possesses the best features of the world in one clean, safe and friendly place: it has a magnificent theatre scene, miles of beaches, year-round culture festivals and a friendly attitude. The city boasts the Casa Loma Castle, the only real castle in North America. In Toronto downtown, you will find everything within a short walking distance. In the vicinity of the city, there is the famous Niagara Falls, a famous wine region and dozens of outdoor activities.
Area:
Population: 4.7 million
Country: Canada
Time Zone: GMT - 5 (- 4 in summer)
Telephone Area Code: 416
Monetary unit: Canadian Dollar
