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
$236
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vaughan in January
Estimated hotel price
$236
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 Christchurch and takes around 32h 56m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 3h 53m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $66 for a 4h 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 Dollar and Avis, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including FlixBus, Rider Express and VIA Rail Canada. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 280 miles and will cost you around $94. From Montreal, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 298 miles.

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 Christchurch and takes around 32h 56m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 3h 53m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $66 for a 4h 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 Dollar and Avis, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including FlixBus, Rider Express and VIA Rail Canada. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 280 miles and will cost you around $94. From Montreal, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 298 miles.

Airports near Vaughan

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Vaughan

Lufthansa
Good (7,948 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,912 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,330 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,196 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (906 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,651 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,761 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,562 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,966 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,391 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,222 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,435 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,301 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vaughan

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Vaughan, with prices from $109 to $3,288 per night. Thornhill is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Vaughan are about 16% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Vaughan

Hiring a car in Vaughan

Expect to pay $2.54 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 $30.48 and $40.64. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.54 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 $30.48 and $40.64. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.