Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

Where to Eat in Vaughan

If you’re looking for affordable options, Copacabana Brazilian Steakhouse - Vaughan (205 Marycroft Ave) and Perla Oyster Bar & Grill (3580 Major MacKenzie Dr W) are great picks.

When to visit Vaughan

Vaughan in January
Estimated hotel price
$224
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vaughan in January
Estimated hotel price
$224
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 19h 43m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Vaughan. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 4h 08m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $68 for a 4h 50m 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 FlixBus, Rider Express and Ontario Northland. From London, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 193 km and will cost you around $67. From North Bay, the ticket costs about $183 for a journey of 426 km.

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 19h 43m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Vaughan. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 4h 08m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $68 for a 4h 50m 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 FlixBus, Rider Express and Ontario Northland. From London, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 193 km and will cost you around $67. From North Bay, the ticket costs about $183 for a journey of 426 km.

Airports near Vaughan

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Vaughan

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,738 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,088 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,200 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,191 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,646 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vaughan

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Vaughan, with prices from $139 to $253 per night. Thornhill is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Vaughan are about 52% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Vaughan

Hiring a car in Vaughan

Expect to pay $1.85 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 $22.18 and $29.57. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.85 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 $22.18 and $29.57. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.