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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 15m.

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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 15m.

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 (8,036 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,026 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,395 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,224 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,774 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (923 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,581 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,806 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,401 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,357 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,270 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vaughan

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Vaughan, with prices from $63 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 6% 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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Avid Hotel Toronto - Vaughan Southwest By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 569 reviews)
$138+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vaughan-Southwest By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 414 reviews)
$158+
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Novotel Toronto Vaughan
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1158 reviews)
$178+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Toronto Vaughan
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 936 reviews)
$163+
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Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 607 reviews)
$177+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Toronto - Markham By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 772 reviews)
$151+
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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 40% cheaper than airport locations in Vaughan.

Expect to pay $5.79 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 $69.50 and $92.67.

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 40% cheaper than airport locations in Vaughan.

Expect to pay $5.79 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 $69.50 and $92.67.

Best car rental deals in Vaughan

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$35/day

Compact SUV

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$35/day

Intermediate
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