Toledo, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Toledo? Because it is located in Lucas County, the combined sales tax rate is 7.75%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator preset to Toledo's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Lucas County & transit2.00%
- Total you pay7.75%
Toledo sits in Lucas County, so its combined rate is 7.75% — Ohio's 5.75% state base plus 2.00% in Lucas County and transit tax. That is the rate on an in-store purchase in Toledo, and the rate an out-of-state or marketplace seller charges on an order delivered here — an Ohio seller shipping from another county charges its own county's rate instead, because Ohio sources intrastate sales to the vendor. A $50.00 taxable item runs $53.88 out the door. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they stay untaxed in Toledo no matter the local rate. Compare this against every other Ohio county rate.
Toledo has a population of about 265,638, making it the 4th largest of the 61 Ohio cities tracked here. It sits in Lucas County, and its 32 ZIP codes all fall inside that county, so every address in Toledo is taxed at 7.75%.
Toledo ZIP codes at 7.75%
- 43405
- 43601
- 43603
- 43604
- 43605
- 43606
- 43607
- 43608
- 43609
- 43610
- 43611
- 43612
- 43613
- 43614
Showing 14 of 32 Toledo ZIP codes. All carry the same 7.75% rate.
How Toledo compares to nearby cities
| City | Distance | County | Rate | vs Toledo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | — | Lucas | 7.75% | — |
| Perrysburg | 8.3 mi | Wood | 6.75% | -1.00% |
| Bowling Green | 20.6 mi | Wood | 6.75% | -1.00% |
| Tiffin | 42.7 mi | Seneca | 7.25% | -0.50% |
| Findlay | 43.1 mi | Hancock | 6.75% | -1.00% |
Perrysburg, about 8.3 miles away in Wood County, charges 6.75% — 1.00% less than Toledo. On a $1,000.00 purchase that is a $10.00 difference. Vehicles are the exception: they are taxed at your county of residence, not where you buy or register them.
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Toledo sales tax by purchase amount
| Purchase | Sales Tax (7.75%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $0.08 | $1.08 |
| $5.00 | $0.39 | $5.39 |
| $10.00 | $0.78 | $10.78 |
| $25.00 | $1.94 | $26.94 |
| $50.00 | $3.88 | $53.88 |
| $100.00 | $7.75 | $107.75 |
| $500.00 | $38.75 | $538.75 |
| $1,000.00 | $77.50 | $1,077.50 |
Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they carry $0 tax in Toledo. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 7.75%.
Toledo sales tax FAQ
The combined sales tax rate in Toledo is 7.75% in 2026. This is based on its location in Lucas County, which adds a 2.00% county and transit portion to Ohio's 5.75% state base rate.
At 7.75%, sales tax on a $100 taxable purchase in Toledo is $7.75, for a total of $107.75.
No. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from Ohio sales tax statewide, so they are not taxed in Toledo. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 7.75%.
Toledo covers 32 ZIP codes (43405, 43601, 43603, 43604, 43605, 43606 and more), and all of them fall in Lucas County, so every one is taxed at 7.75%. A ZIP can straddle a county line, so for a specific street address confirm with Ohio's own address lookup.
Yes — Perrysburg is about 8.3 miles away in Wood County at 6.75%, and Bowling Green is about 20.6 miles away in Wood County at 6.75%, and Tiffin is about 42.7 miles away in Seneca County at 7.25%, and Findlay is about 43.1 miles away in Hancock County at 6.75%. Ohio sources sales tax to where the sale happens for in-store purchases, so buying there does mean the lower rate. It does not work for vehicles: those are taxed at the rate of your county of residence, not where you buy or register them.
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Need a different calculation? Try the reverse sales tax calculator or the car sales tax calculator.
Shipping somewhere specific? Use the Ohio ZIP code sales tax lookup to confirm the rate for any ZIP code in Lucas County.
Not sure what's taxable? Read what is taxable in Ohio, Ohio sales tax exemptions, or how to calculate Ohio sales tax.