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, Earls Kitchen + Bar - Vaughan (40 Colossus Dr) and CHOP Steakhouse & Bar - Vaughan (41 Colossus Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Vaughan

Vaughan in January
Estimated hotel price
$216
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vaughan in January
Estimated hotel price
$216
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 25h 23m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to London takes 2h 12m and costs around $66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $80 for a 4h 10m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 346 km and will cost you around $33. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $62 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 25h 23m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to London takes 2h 12m and costs around $66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $80 for a 4h 10m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 346 km and will cost you around $33. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 426 km.

Airports near Vaughan

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Vaughan

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,077 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,804 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,430 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,066 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,329 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,592 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,084 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,402 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vaughan

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vaughan-Southwest By IHG and Vaughan Inn. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Vaughan, with prices from $147 to $244 per night. Thornhill is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Vaughan are about 60% 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 $2.00 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 $23.92 and $31.89. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Vaughan, while also 84% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.00 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 $23.92 and $31.89. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Vaughan, while also 84% cheaper than other types, on average.