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. Vaughan deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Vaughan
Thornhill is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Vaughan. These include popular favorites such as Terra Restaurant (8199 Yonge Street), What a Bagel Eatery - Bathurst (8010 Bathurst St) 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 - Woodbridge (6210 Hwy 7, Vaughan, ON) and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Vaughan Mills (3300 Rutherford Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Vaughan.
When to visit Vaughan
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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 3h 30m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 35m 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 Hertz and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including Bus, Rider Express and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 209 km and will cost you around $34. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 241 km.
Airlines serving Vaughan
Where to stay in popular areas of Vaughan
Most booked hotels in Vaughan
Renting a car in Vaughan
Renting a car in Vaughan costs $57 per day, on average, or $115 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $5.19 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 $62.23 and $82.98. Compact (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Vaughan, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.