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, Earls Kitchen + Bar - Vaughan (40 Colossus Dr) and CHOP Steakhouse & Bar - Vaughan (41 Colossus Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Vaughan

Vaughan in March
Estimated hotel price
$246
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vaughan in March
Estimated hotel price
$246
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 18h 46m.

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 18h 46m.

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 (8,237 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,225 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,079 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,589 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,254 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (967 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,220 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,986 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,199 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,658 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,490 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,606 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 $3,369 per night. Thornhill is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Vaughan are about 9% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Vaughan

Hiring a car in Vaughan

Expect to pay $2.59 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 $31.03 and $41.37. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Toyota Prius or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.59 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 $31.03 and $41.37. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Toyota Prius or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.