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 3 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 hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vaughan in January
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 13 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Vaughan from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 15m.

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

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 15m.

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

Airlines serving Vaughan

KLM
Good (1,594 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,297 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,286 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,469 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,111 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,236 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,692 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,472 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,027 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,870 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,539 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,414 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,632 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vaughan

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Vaughan, with prices from $55 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 12% 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, 149 reviews)
$131+
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Novotel Toronto Vaughan
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1187 reviews)
$127+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Toronto Vaughan
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 953 reviews)
$130+
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Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 631 reviews)
$140+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vaughan-Southwest By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 446 reviews)
$113+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Toronto - Markham By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 803 reviews)
$109+
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Renting a car in Vaughan

Renting a car in Vaughan costs $27 per day, on average, or $81 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Vaughan.

Expect to pay $5.38 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 $64.50 and $86.00. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Vaughan, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Vaughan costs $27 per day, on average, or $81 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Vaughan.

Expect to pay $5.38 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 $64.50 and $86.00. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Vaughan, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Vaughan

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$30/day

Compact

Minivan

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$32/day

Minivan
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