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
$245
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vaughan in January
Estimated hotel price
$245
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 24h 10m.

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 Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

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 24h 10m.

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 Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Airlines serving Vaughan

Lufthansa
Good (8,093 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,072 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,440 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,418 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,614 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,889 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,598 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,854 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,257 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,205 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,463 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (413 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,394 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,299 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vaughan

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Vaughan, with prices from $113 to $5,314 per night. Thornhill is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Vaughan are about 35% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Vaughan

Hiring a car in Vaughan

Expect to pay $2.47 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 $29.53 and $39.37. 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, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.47 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 $29.53 and $39.37. 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, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.