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. Vaughan deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Vaughan
Shopping
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 - Woodbridge (6210 Hwy 7, Vaughan, ON) and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Vaughan Mills (3300 Rutherford Rd) 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 13 miles from the city centre The shortest domestic flight to Vaughan departs from Halifax and takes around 2h 25m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 3h 49m and costs around C$ 55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about C$ 55 for a 4h 10m 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 Economy Rent a Car and Hertz, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including Bus, Rider Express and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 130 miles and will cost you around C$ 55. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 79 for a journey of 215 miles.
Airlines serving Vaughan
Where to stay in Vaughan
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vaughan-Southwest and Vaughan Inn.
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$ 87 per day, on average, or C$ 174 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, 14% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay C$ 1.89 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$ 22.68 and C$ 30.24. Intermediate (Honda HR-V or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Vaughan, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Vaughan
Supplier choice
5 adults, 5 Bags
C$ 40/day
Compact
4 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 47/day