I don’t think tourists need to rent a car to see the best parts of the city.
Thanks to its pedestrian-friendly, grid-like layout, Toronto was a very walkable city. I highly recommend skipping rental cars and rideshares in favor of exploring the city on foot.
Two neighborhoods worth walking through are the Distillery District and Yorkville.
The Distillery District, largely made up of 19th-century whiskey distillery buildings, is a pedestrian-only area. Its cobblestone streets are lined with dozens of boutiques, cafés, and restaurants.
Yorkville, on the other hand, is where the city’s beautiful Four Seasons Hotel is located. It’s a chic neighborhood with lots of fine dining, high-end boutiques, and art galleries.