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.
What to do in Vaughan
Top activities & attractions in Vaughan
Where to Eat in Vaughan
Thornhill is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Vaughan. These include popular favourites 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 Autostrada (3255 Rutherford Rd) are great picks. Families with children usually love to dine at Jack Astor's - Vaughan (10 Colossus Drive), while couples can enjoy the romantic atmosphere of Romano's Restaurant (830 Rowntree Dairy Rd), in Thornhill. For delicious green meals, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Woodbridge (6210 Hwy 7, Vaughan, ON) and Bellafornia (7181 Yonge St 11) 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 centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Vaughan include Air Canada, Air France and Avianca. The shortest domestic flight to Vaughan departs from Vancouver and takes around 4h 10m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Brampton takes 0h 37m and costs around C$ 32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 41 for a 2h 12m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including FlixBus, Trailways and Greyhound. From London, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 51. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about C$ 89 for a journey of 165 miles.
Airlines serving Vaughan
Where to stay in Vaughan
Average rates range from around C$ 202 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 224 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Vaughan
Most booked hotels in Vaughan
Renting a car in Vaughan
Renting a car in Vaughan costs C$ 45 per day, on average, or C$ 134 if you want to rent it for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Vaughan.
Expect to pay C$ 1.73 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$ 20.76 and C$ 27.68. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Dodge Attitude or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Vaughan
Supplier choice
5 adults, 5 Bags
C$ 44/day
Compact
4 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 44/day