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, Copacabana Brazilian Steakhouse - Vaughan (205 Marycroft Ave) and Perla Oyster Bar & Grill (3580 Major MacKenzie Dr W) are great picks.

When to visit Vaughan

Vaughan in March
Estimated hotel price
$235
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vaughan in March
Estimated hotel price
$235
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 04m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 3h 53m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $68 for a 4h 58m 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 Thrifty and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Rider Express. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 274 km and will cost you around $31. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $89 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 04m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 3h 53m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $68 for a 4h 58m 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 Thrifty and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Rider Express. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 274 km and will cost you around $31. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $89 for a journey of 443 km.

Airports near Vaughan

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Vaughan

KLM
Good (1,493 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,905 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,869 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,402 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,176 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,561 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,915 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (399 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,196 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,268 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vaughan

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Vaughan, with prices from $103 to $3,301 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 $2.43 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 $29.16 and $38.88. 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 Intermediate car hire (Ford Escape or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.43 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 $29.16 and $38.88. 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 Intermediate car hire (Ford Escape or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.