Introduction
What to do
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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vaughan in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 164
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 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 4h 05m and costs around C$ 56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about C$ 56 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Ontario Northland. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 275 miles and will cost you around C$ 77. From Windsor, the ticket costs about C$ 49 for a journey of 340 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 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 4h 05m and costs around C$ 56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about C$ 56 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Ontario Northland. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 275 miles and will cost you around C$ 77. From Windsor, the ticket costs about C$ 49 for a journey of 340 miles.

Airports near Vaughan

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Vaughan

KLM
Good (1,436 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,664 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,033 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,153 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,083 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,143 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,616 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,644 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,367 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,430 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,692 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vaughan

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Vaughan, with prices from C$ 114 to C$ 202 per night. Thornhill is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Vaughan are about 50% 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

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Toronto Vaughan
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 182+
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Avid Hotel Toronto - Vaughan Southwest By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 138+
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Novotel Toronto Vaughan
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 162+
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Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 202+
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Staybridge Suites Toronto - Vaughan South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 189+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Toronto - Markham By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 145+
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Renting a car in Vaughan

Renting a car in Vaughan costs C$ 45 per day, on average, or C$ 181 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 1.48 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$ 17.70 and C$ 23.60. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Vaughan costs C$ 45 per day, on average, or C$ 181 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 1.48 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$ 17.70 and C$ 23.60. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Vaughan

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5 adults, 5 Bags

C$ 22/day

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Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 22/day

Economy
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