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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 15 days in order to fully appreciate everything Vaughan has to offer.

Where to Eat in Vaughan

Thornhill is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Vaughan. These include popular favourites such as What a Bagel Eatery - Bathurst (8010 Bathurst St), Terra Restaurant (8199 Yonge Street) and The Octagon (7529 Yonge St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Canyon Creek - Vaughan (255 Bass Pro Mills Drive) and Farro Ristorante (2316 Major Mackenzie) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Vaughan Mills (3300 Rutherford Rd) and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Woodbridge (6210 Hwy 7, Vaughan, ON) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Vaughan.

When to visit Vaughan

Vaughan in January
Estimated hotel price
$196
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vaughan in January
Estimated hotel price
$196
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 Wellington and takes around 22h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Vaughan to Windsor takes 4h 07m and costs around $276 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $351 for a 4h 21m 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 Dollar, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including FlixBus, Bus and Red Arrow. From London, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 125 miles and will cost you around $27. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $107 for a journey of 270 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 Wellington and takes around 22h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Vaughan to Windsor takes 4h 07m and costs around $276 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $351 for a 4h 21m 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 Dollar, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including FlixBus, Bus and Red Arrow. From London, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 125 miles and will cost you around $27. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $107 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airports near Vaughan

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Vaughan

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,144 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,894 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vaughan

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Vaughan, with prices from $137 to $254 per night. Thornhill is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Vaughan are about 48% 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 $2.05 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 $24.50 and $32.67. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.05 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 $24.50 and $32.67. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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