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. Vaughan deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Vaughan

Thornhill is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Vaughan. These include popular favorites such as What a Bagel Eatery - Bathurst (8010 Bathurst St), Frilu (7713 Yonge St) and The Victorian Tea Room (7713 Yonge street). 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 - Woodbridge (6210 Hwy 7, Vaughan, ON) and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Vaughan Mills (3300 Rutherford Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Vaughan.

When to visit Vaughan

Vaughan in January
Estimated package price
$318
2 travelers
Flight to Vaughan
3 nights at hotel
Vaughan in January
Estimated package price
$318
2 travelers
Flight to Vaughan
3 nights at 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 center. The shortest flight to Vaughan from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Vaughan to London takes 2h 12m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $40 for a 3h 49m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Vaughan is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 25 km from Vaughan. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including Bus, OurBus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 209 km and will cost you around $33. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 266 km.

Plane

When flying to Vaughan, you’ll arrive at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 21 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Vaughan from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Vaughan to London takes 2h 12m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $40 for a 3h 49m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Vaughan is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 25 km from Vaughan. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including Bus, OurBus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 209 km and will cost you around $33. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Vaughan

Airlines serving Vaughan

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Vaughan

Most booked hotels in Vaughan

Staybridge Suites Toronto - Vaughan South, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 555 reviews)
$149+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vaughan-Southwest
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 542 reviews)
$155+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Toronto Vaughan
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 447 reviews)
$162+
Novotel Toronto Vaughan Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 846 reviews)
$157+
Aloft Vaughan Mills
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 716 reviews)
$153+
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Toronto - Markham
3 stars
Excellent (8, 406 reviews)
$145+

Renting a car in Vaughan

Renting a car in Vaughan costs $31 per day, on average, or $61 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Vaughan.

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Vaughan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Vaughan costs $31 per day, on average, or $61 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Vaughan.

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Vaughan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.