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 Christchurch and takes around 28h 39m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 4h 14m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $70 for a 4h 35m trip.

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 Avis and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Ontario Northland. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 274 km and will cost you around $93. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $89 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 Christchurch and takes around 28h 39m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 4h 14m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $70 for a 4h 35m trip.

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 Avis and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Ontario Northland. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 274 km and will cost you around $93. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $89 for a journey of 426 km.

Airports near Vaughan

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Vaughan

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,653 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,614 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,018 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,117 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,821 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,116 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,627 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,544 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 $139 to $256 per night. Thornhill is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Vaughan are about 53% 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 $1.87 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 $22.44 and $29.91. 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 (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.87 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 $22.44 and $29.91. 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 (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.