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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

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 21 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Vaughan from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Vaughan to Windsor takes 4h 07m and costs around $106 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $138 for a 4h 21m 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 Rider Express, FlixBus and Ontario Northland. From North Bay, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 420 km and will cost you around $53. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $67 for a journey of 435 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 Orlando and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Vaughan to Windsor takes 4h 07m and costs around $106 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $138 for a 4h 21m 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 Rider Express, FlixBus and Ontario Northland. From North Bay, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 420 km and will cost you around $53. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $67 for a journey of 435 km.

Airports near Vaughan

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Vaughan

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,532 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,997 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,476 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,029 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,773 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,000 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,999 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,479 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,388 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,658 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (861 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,365 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,543 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,191 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,040 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,388 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 $147 per night. Thornhill is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Vaughan are about 35% 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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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vaughan-Southwest By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 385 reviews)
$117+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Toronto Vaughan
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 900 reviews)
$127+
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Avid Hotel Toronto - Vaughan Southwest By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 479 reviews)
$100+
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Novotel Toronto Vaughan
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1110 reviews)
$119+
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Aloft Vaughan Mills
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 842 reviews)
$142+
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Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 600 reviews)
$145+
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Renting a car in Vaughan

Renting a car in Vaughan costs $29 per day, on average, or $88 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 24% cheaper than airport locations in Vaughan.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65.

Renting a car in Vaughan costs $29 per day, on average, or $88 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 24% cheaper than airport locations in Vaughan.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65.

Best car rental deals in Vaughan

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$22/day

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5 Adults, 2 Bags

$23/day

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