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Where to eat
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 13 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Vaughan from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 13m.

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 $165 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $210 for a 4h 21m 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 Fox and Ace, 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 $16. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $64 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 center. The shortest flight to Vaughan from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 13m.

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 $165 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $210 for a 4h 21m 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 Fox and Ace, 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 $16. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airports near Vaughan

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Vaughan

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,156 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,896 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vaughan

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Vaughan, with prices from $82 to $152 per night. Thornhill is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Vaughan are about 48% 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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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Toronto Vaughan
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 898 reviews)
$144+
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Avid Hotel Toronto - Vaughan Southwest By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 464 reviews)
$115+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vaughan-Southwest By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 381 reviews)
$129+
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Novotel Toronto Vaughan Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1101 reviews)
$148+
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Aloft Vaughan Mills
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 838 reviews)
$152+
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Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 593 reviews)
$155+
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Renting a car in Vaughan

Renting a car in Vaughan costs $47 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89.

Renting a car in Vaughan costs $47 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89.

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$31/day

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