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 Frilu (7713 Yonge St), The Victorian Tea Room (7713 Yonge street) and Amalfi Coast Ristorante (8020 Bathurst St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Paps Kitchen and Bar (3883 Rutherford Road) and Spizzico Ristorante (3991 Major Mackenzie Dr) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Bocconcino Restaurant (331 Trowers Rd) and The Bistro at Copper Creek Golf Club (11191 On-27) 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 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Vaughan from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 02m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Burlington takes 0h 39m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Niagara Falls, expect to pay about $33 for a 1h 58m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Vaughan is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 15 miles from Vaughan. You’ll find branches of Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including Red Arrow, Bus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 130 miles and will cost you around $49. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $104 for a journey of 150 miles.
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. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Vaughan, with prices from $177 to $1,532 per night. Thornhill is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Vaughan are about 26% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Vaughan
Hiring a car in Vaughan
Expect to pay $2.06 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 $24.66 and $32.88. 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 Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.