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 13 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Vaughan from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 05m.

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 Fox, 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 Nashville and takes around 2h 05m.

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 Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Airlines serving Vaughan

Lufthansa
Good (8,015 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,989 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,454 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,379 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,952 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,736 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,574 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,783 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,065 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (410 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,396 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,256 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,385 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vaughan

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Vaughan, with prices from $62 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% 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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Avid Hotel Toronto - Vaughan Southwest By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 568 reviews)
$121+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vaughan-Southwest By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 414 reviews)
$139+
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Aloft Vaughan Mills
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 857 reviews)
$154+
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Novotel Toronto Vaughan
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1158 reviews)
$146+
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Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 607 reviews)
$167+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Toronto - Markham By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 771 reviews)
$134+
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Renting a car in Vaughan

Renting a car in Vaughan costs $31 per day, on average, or $124 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Vaughan.

Expect to pay $5.91 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 $70.86 and $94.48. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Vaughan costs $31 per day, on average, or $124 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Vaughan.

Expect to pay $5.91 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 $70.86 and $94.48. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Vaughan

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$34/day

Intermediate

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$34/day

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