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 March
Estimated hotel price
$238
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vaughan in March
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 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Vaughan from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 20h 42m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 4h 14m and costs around $71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $71 for a 4h 58m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including Ontario Northland, FlixBus and Rider Express. From London, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 130 miles and will cost you around $95. From North Bay, the ticket costs about $95 for a journey of 265 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 20h 42m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 4h 14m and costs around $71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $71 for a 4h 58m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including Ontario Northland, FlixBus and Rider Express. From London, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 130 miles and will cost you around $95. From North Bay, the ticket costs about $95 for a journey of 265 miles.

Airports near Vaughan

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Vaughan

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,854 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,794 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,292 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,256 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,136 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,428 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,715 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,805 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,166 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,207 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vaughan

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Vaughan, with prices from $114 to $3,338 per night. Thornhill is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Vaughan are about 21% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Vaughan

Hiring a car in Vaughan

Expect to pay $2.24 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 $26.79 and $35.72. Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Vaughan, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.24 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 $26.79 and $35.72. Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Vaughan, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.