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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Vaughan has to offer.

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
$250
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vaughan in January
Estimated hotel price
$250
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 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Vaughan from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 09m.

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 Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.

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 26h 09m.

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 Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.

Airlines serving Vaughan

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,297 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,277 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,113 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,695 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,713 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,683 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,465 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,032 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,553 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,842 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,535 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,633 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vaughan

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Vaughan, with prices from $105 to $3,425 per night. Thornhill is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Vaughan are about 8% 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 $2.56 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 $30.68 and $40.91. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.56 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 $30.68 and $40.91. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.