Vaughan travel guide
Vaughan Tourism | Vaughan Guide
You're Going to Love Vaughan
With a population of 238 866, Vaughan is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 15 days in order to fully appreciate everything Vaughan has to offer.
Where to Eat in Vaughan
Thornhill is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Vaughan. These include popular favourites such as What a Bagel Eatery - Bathurst (8010 Bathurst St), Terra Restaurant (8199 Yonge Street) and The Octagon (7529 Yonge St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Canyon Creek - Vaughan (255 Bass Pro Mills Drive) and Farro Ristorante (2316 Major Mackenzie) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Woodbridge (6210 Hwy 7, Vaughan, ON) and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Vaughan Mills (3300 Rutherford Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Vaughan.
When to visit Vaughan
How to Get to Vaughan
Plane
When flying to Vaughan, you’ll arrive at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Vaughan from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 20h 19m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 4h 04m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $65 for a 4h 09m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Vaughan is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 25 km from Vaughan. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 209 km and will cost you around $54. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 266 km.
Airlines serving Vaughan
Where to stay in Vaughan
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vaughan-Southwest and Vaughan Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Vaughan
Hiring a car in Vaughan
Expect to pay $2.31 per litre in Vaughan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $27.64 and $36.86. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Vaughan, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.