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
$219
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vaughan in January
Estimated hotel price
$219
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 19h 50m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around $71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $71 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 Bus. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 426 km and will cost you around $89. From Montreal, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 480 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 19h 50m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around $71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $71 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 Bus. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 426 km and will cost you around $89. From Montreal, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 480 km.

Airports near Vaughan

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Vaughan

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,698 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,659 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,032 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,844 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,079 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,143 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,463 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,361 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,637 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,429 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,672 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 $142 to $252 per night. Thornhill is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Vaughan are about 48% 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 $1.86 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 $22.32 and $29.76. 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 (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.86 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 $22.32 and $29.76. 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 (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.