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. 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

If you’re looking for affordable options, Earls Kitchen + Bar - Vaughan (40 Colossus Dr) and Piacere Ristorante (9311 Weston Road) are great picks.

When to visit Vaughan

Vaughan in January
Estimated hotel price
$195
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vaughan in January
Estimated hotel price
$195
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 Christchurch and takes around 26h 25m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $68 for a 4h 35m 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 Alamo and Europcar, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including Red Arrow, Bus and Rider Express. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 298 km and will cost you around $68. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 443 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 Christchurch and takes around 26h 25m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $68 for a 4h 35m 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 Alamo and Europcar, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including Red Arrow, Bus and Rider Express. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 298 km and will cost you around $68. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 443 km.

Airports near Vaughan

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Vaughan

Lufthansa
Good (7,191 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,370 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,098 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,952 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,895 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,824 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,842 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,591 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,685 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,362 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vaughan

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Vaughan, with prices from $137 to $287 per night. Thornhill is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Vaughan are about 30% 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 $1.96 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 $23.42 and $31.22. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Full-size (Dodge Durango or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Ford Escape or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.96 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 $23.42 and $31.22. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Full-size (Dodge Durango or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Ford Escape or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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