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
$238
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vaughan in January
Estimated hotel price
$238
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.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From London, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 225 km and will cost you around $29. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $88 for a journey of 443 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 25h 14m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From London, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 225 km and will cost you around $29. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $88 for a journey of 443 km.

Airports near Vaughan

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Vaughan

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,870 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,820 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,333 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,281 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,904 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,155 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,553 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,724 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,842 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,180 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,231 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vaughan

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Vaughan, with prices from $117 to $3,315 per night. Thornhill is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Vaughan are about 17% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Vaughan

Hiring a car in Vaughan

Expect to pay $2.34 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 $28.05 and $37.40. 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 Intermediate car hire (Honda Civic or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.34 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 $28.05 and $37.40. 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 Intermediate car hire (Honda Civic or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.