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 hotel price
$140
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vaughan in January
Estimated hotel price
$140
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 Nashville and takes around 1h 56m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 3h 53m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $39 for a 4h 58m 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 Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including FlixBus, Bus and Rider Express. From London, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 217 km and will cost you around $20. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $55 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 Nashville and takes around 1h 56m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 3h 53m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $39 for a 4h 58m 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 Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including FlixBus, Bus and Rider Express. From London, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 217 km and will cost you around $20. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 443 km.

Airports near Vaughan

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Vaughan

KLM
Good (1,502 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,891 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,423 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,561 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,935 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,389 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (403 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,209 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,276 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vaughan

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Vaughan, with prices from $77 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 2% 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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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Toronto Vaughan
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 934 reviews)
$131+
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Aloft Vaughan Mills
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 857 reviews)
$149+
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Novotel Toronto Vaughan
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1158 reviews)
$132+
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Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 605 reviews)
$146+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Toronto - Markham By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 770 reviews)
$110+
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Monte Carlo Inn Vaughan Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2276 reviews)
$102+
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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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Vaughan.

Expect to pay $5.68 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 $68.14 and $90.85. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 83% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Vaughan.

Expect to pay $5.68 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 $68.14 and $90.85. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 83% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Vaughan

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$28/day

Intermediate

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$29/day

Full-size
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