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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Vaughan travel guide

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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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Vaughan has to offer.

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), 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 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $41 for a 4h 35m 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 Turo and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including Red Arrow, Bus and Rider Express. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 298 km and will cost you around $41. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $41 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 center. The shortest flight to Vaughan from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $41 for a 4h 35m 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 Turo and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including Red Arrow, Bus and Rider Express. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 298 km and will cost you around $41. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 443 km.

Airports near Vaughan

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Vaughan

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British Airways
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Delta
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Iberia
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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United Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Alaska Airlines
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Where to stay in Vaughan

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Vaughan, with prices from $82 to $172 per night. Thornhill is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Vaughan are about 30% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Vaughan by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Vaughan

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vaughan-Southwest
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 347 reviews)
$169+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Toronto Vaughan
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 872 reviews)
$166+
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avid hotel Toronto - Vaughan Southwest
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 432 reviews)
$155+
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Novotel Toronto Vaughan Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1076 reviews)
$172+
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Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 571 reviews)
$166+
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Liberty Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1892 reviews)
$144+
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Renting a car in Vaughan

Renting a car in Vaughan costs $40 per day, on average, or $121 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Vaughan.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Vaughan costs $40 per day, on average, or $121 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Vaughan.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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$39/day

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$42/day

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