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 12 days in order to fully appreciate everything Vaughan has to offer.

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), Frilu (7713 Yonge St) and The Victorian Tea Room (7713 Yonge street). 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
£108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vaughan in February
Estimated hotel price
£108
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 flight to Vaughan from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 7h 40m.

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 £31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about £32 for a 4h 10m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Vaughan is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 15 miles from Vaughan. You’ll find branches of Avis and Dollar, 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 £26. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about £29 for a journey of 220 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 flight to Vaughan from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 7h 40m.

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 £31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about £32 for a 4h 10m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Vaughan is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 15 miles from Vaughan. You’ll find branches of Avis and Dollar, 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 £26. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about £29 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Vaughan

Airlines serving Vaughan

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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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)
£134+
Novotel Toronto Vaughan Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£134+
Aloft Vaughan Mills
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£128+
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Toronto - Markham
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£139+
Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£133+
Monte Carlo Inn Vaughan Suites
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£102+

Hiring a car in Vaughan

Expect to pay £1.08 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 £12.96 and £17.28. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.08 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 £12.96 and £17.28. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.