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
$207
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vaughan in January
Estimated hotel price
$207
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 21h 55m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Windsor takes 4h 10m and costs around $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $68 for a 4h 50m 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 Dollar, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Rider Express. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 443 km and will cost you around $99. From Sudbury, the ticket costs about $101 for a journey of 472 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 21h 55m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Windsor takes 4h 10m and costs around $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $68 for a 4h 50m 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 Dollar, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Rider Express. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 443 km and will cost you around $99. From Sudbury, the ticket costs about $101 for a journey of 472 km.

Airports near Vaughan

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Vaughan

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,756 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,126 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,490 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,667 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,674 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,149 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,441 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vaughan

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Vaughan, with prices from $139 to $244 per night. Thornhill is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Vaughan are about 50% 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 $1.83 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 $21.95 and $29.27. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Standard (Chevrolet Silverado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 87% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.83 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 $21.95 and $29.27. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Standard (Chevrolet Silverado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 87% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.