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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 neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Vaughan. These include popular favourites 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 - 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 hotel price
C$ 163
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vaughan in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 163
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 centre The shortest domestic flight to Vaughan departs from Winnipeg and takes around 2h 29m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to London takes 2h 09m and costs around C$ 43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kingston, expect to pay about C$ 50 for a 2h 29m trip.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including Red Arrow, Ontario Northland and FlixBus. From Kingston, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 150 miles and will cost you around C$ 40. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about C$ 63 for a journey of 180 miles.

Plane

When flying to Vaughan, you’ll arrive at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 13 miles from the city centre The shortest domestic flight to Vaughan departs from Winnipeg and takes around 2h 29m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to London takes 2h 09m and costs around C$ 43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kingston, expect to pay about C$ 50 for a 2h 29m trip.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including Red Arrow, Ontario Northland and FlixBus. From Kingston, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 150 miles and will cost you around C$ 40. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about C$ 63 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airports near Vaughan

Airlines serving Vaughan

Lufthansa
Good (7,031 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,332 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,581 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,398 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,780 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,895 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,641 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,884 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (785 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,303 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,670 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (343 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,284 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,687 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,322 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,088 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,859 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,184 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vaughan

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vaughan-Southwest and Vaughan Inn. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Vaughan, with prices from C$ 117 to C$ 1,330 per night. Thornhill is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Vaughan are about 7% 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

Novotel Toronto Vaughan Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 170+
avid hotel Toronto - Vaughan Southwest
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 156+
Staybridge Suites Toronto - Vaughan South
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 191+
Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 181+
Aloft Vaughan Mills
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 178+
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Toronto - Markham, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 160+

Renting a car in Vaughan

Renting a car in Vaughan costs C$ 41 per day, on average, or C$ 81 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 1.78 per litre in Vaughan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.29 and C$ 28.39. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 23% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Vaughan costs C$ 41 per day, on average, or C$ 81 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 1.78 per litre in Vaughan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.29 and C$ 28.39. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 23% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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