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 Chicago and takes around 1h 40m.

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 Chicago and takes around 1h 40m.

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 (8,167 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,551 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,130 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,494 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,260 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,631 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,055 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,639 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,910 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,215 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,413 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,499 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,433 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,352 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Vaughan

Most booked hotels in Vaughan

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Avid Hotel Toronto - Vaughan Southwest By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 594 reviews)
$108+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Vaughan Toronto ON
3 stars
Excellent (9, 52 reviews)
$130+
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Novotel Toronto Vaughan
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1162 reviews)
$163+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Toronto Vaughan
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 944 reviews)
$148+
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Aloft Vaughan Mills
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 862 reviews)
$161+
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Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 610 reviews)
$156+
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Renting a car in Vaughan

Renting a car in Vaughan costs $32 per day, on average, or $126 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 42% cheaper than airport locations in Vaughan.

Expect to pay $5.41 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 $64.96 and $86.61. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Vaughan costs $32 per day, on average, or $126 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 42% cheaper than airport locations in Vaughan.

Expect to pay $5.41 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 $64.96 and $86.61. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Vaughan

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$31/day

Intermediate

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$35/day

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