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 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 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 Québec City and takes around 1h 35m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 4h 04m and costs around C$ 54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about C$ 54 for a 4h 09m 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 Rider Express, Bus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 130 miles and will cost you around C$ 45. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 50 for a journey of 220 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$ 38 per day, on average, or C$ 76 if you want to rent it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Vaughan.
Expect to pay C$ 1.93 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$ 23.06 and C$ 30.74. 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 (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Vaughan
Economy
2 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 26/day
Supplier choice
5 adults, 5 Bags
C$ 26/day