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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Vaughan to see all of its attractions.

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

Vaughan in February
Estimated hotel price
€129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vaughan in February
Estimated hotel price
€129
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 21 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Vaughan from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 11h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 4h 02m and costs around €37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about €37 for a 4h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Vaughan is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 25 km from Vaughan. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 209 km and will cost you around €31. From Kingston, the ticket costs about €49 for a journey of 241 km.

Plane

When flying to Vaughan, you’ll arrive at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Vaughan from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 11h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 4h 02m and costs around €37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about €37 for a 4h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Vaughan is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 25 km from Vaughan. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 209 km and will cost you around €31. From Kingston, the ticket costs about €49 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Vaughan

Airlines serving Vaughan

Lufthansa
Good (4,600 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,278 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,920 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,701 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (910 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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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

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Toronto Vaughan
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€149+
Novotel Toronto Vaughan Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€143+
Aloft Vaughan Mills
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€137+
Monte Carlo Inn Vaughan Suites
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€106+

Hiring a car in Vaughan

Expect to pay €1.29 per litre in Vaughan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €15.45 and €20.60. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Vaughan, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.29 per litre in Vaughan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €15.45 and €20.60. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Vaughan, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.