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 February
Estimated hotel price
$220
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vaughan in February
Estimated hotel price
$220
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 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Vaughan from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 19h 02m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 4h 14m and costs around $68 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 15 miles from Vaughan. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 120 miles and will cost you around $37. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $105 for a journey of 275 miles.

Plane

When flying to Vaughan, you’ll arrive at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Vaughan from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 19h 02m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 4h 14m and costs around $68 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 15 miles from Vaughan. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 120 miles and will cost you around $37. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $105 for a journey of 275 miles.

Airports near Vaughan

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Vaughan

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,773 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,720 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,172 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,106 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,254 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,509 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,678 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,697 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,387 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,851 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vaughan

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Vaughan, with prices from $130 to $3,205 per night. Thornhill is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Vaughan are about 2% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Vaughan

Hiring a car in Vaughan

Expect to pay $1.88 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 $22.53 and $30.04. 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 (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.88 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 $22.53 and $30.04. 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 (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.