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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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