Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Vaughan has to offer.

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
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vaughan in March
Estimated hotel price
$137
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 center. The shortest flight to Vaughan from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 05m.

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 Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

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 05m.

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 Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Airlines serving Vaughan

Lufthansa
Good (8,237 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,231 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,082 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,459 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,600 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,665 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (971 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,237 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,991 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,682 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,494 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,610 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vaughan

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Vaughan, with prices from $60 to $1,929 per night. Thornhill is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Vaughan are about 1% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Vaughan by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Vaughan

Most booked hotels in Vaughan

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Vaughan Toronto ON
3 stars
Excellent (9, 128 reviews)
$134+
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Avid Hotel Toronto - Vaughan Southwest By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 661 reviews)
$104+
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Novotel Toronto Vaughan
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1179 reviews)
$136+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Toronto Vaughan
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 952 reviews)
$140+
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Aloft Vaughan Mills
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 877 reviews)
$156+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Toronto - Markham By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 798 reviews)
$119+
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Renting a car in Vaughan

Renting a car in Vaughan costs $31 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Vaughan.

Expect to pay $5.60 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 $67.23 and $89.64. Intermediate (Honda Civic or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Vaughan, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Vaughan costs $31 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Vaughan.

Expect to pay $5.60 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 $67.23 and $89.64. Intermediate (Honda Civic or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Vaughan, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Vaughan

Supplier choice

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$29/day

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Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$31/day

Compact SUV
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