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
$235
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vaughan in January
Estimated hotel price
$235
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 25h 14m.

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 Ace and Thrifty, 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 25h 14m.

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 Ace and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.

Airlines serving Vaughan

Lufthansa
Good (8,174 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,155 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,500 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,262 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,640 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,103 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,649 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,940 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,214 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,460 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,502 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,445 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,360 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vaughan

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Vaughan, with prices from $107 to $5,241 per night. Thornhill is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Vaughan are about 34% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Vaughan

Hiring a car in Vaughan

Expect to pay $2.48 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 $29.72 and $39.62. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.48 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 $29.72 and $39.62. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.