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 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 13m.

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 Montreal, expect to pay about $41 for a 4h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Vaughan is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 15 miles from Vaughan. You’ll find branches of Ace and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including FlixBus, Bus and Ontario Northland. From London, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 314 km and will cost you around $25. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $56 for a journey of 275 miles.

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 13m.

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 Montreal, expect to pay about $41 for a 4h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Vaughan is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 15 miles from Vaughan. You’ll find branches of Ace and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including FlixBus, Bus and Ontario Northland. From London, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 314 km and will cost you around $25. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $56 for a journey of 275 miles.

Airports near Vaughan

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Vaughan

KLM
Good (1,458 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,789 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,755 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,215 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,224 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,118 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,325 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,522 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,692 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,732 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,405 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,364 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,171 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,907 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vaughan

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Vaughan, with prices from $66 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 3% cheaper 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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Aloft Vaughan Mills
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 851 reviews)
$139+
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Avid Hotel Toronto - Vaughan Southwest By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 517 reviews)
$94+
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Novotel Toronto Vaughan
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1142 reviews)
$125+
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Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 604 reviews)
$146+
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Staybridge Suites Toronto - Vaughan South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 469 reviews)
$137+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Toronto - Markham By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 761 reviews)
$84+
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Renting a car in Vaughan

Renting a car in Vaughan costs $22 per day, on average, or $87 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 $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. Compact (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Vaughan, while also 83% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Vaughan costs $22 per day, on average, or $87 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 $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. Compact (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Vaughan, while also 83% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Vaughan

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$51/day

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