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Vaughan travel guide

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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 5 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), 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 - Vaughan Mills (3300 Rutherford Rd) and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Woodbridge (6210 Hwy 7, Vaughan, ON) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Vaughan.

When to visit Vaughan

Vaughan in January
Estimated hotel price
£88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vaughan in January
Estimated hotel price
£88
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 London and takes around 8h.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 3h 32m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about £30 for a 4h 50m 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 City Car & Truck Rental and Turo, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including Red Arrow, Ontario Northland and Rider Express. From Niagara Falls, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 110 miles and will cost you around £30. From London, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 143 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 London and takes around 8h.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 3h 32m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about £30 for a 4h 50m 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 City Car & Truck Rental and Turo, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including Red Arrow, Ontario Northland and Rider Express. From Niagara Falls, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 110 miles and will cost you around £30. From London, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 143 miles.

Airports near Vaughan

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Vaughan

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SWISS
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Delta
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Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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LOT
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Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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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. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Vaughan, with prices from £61 to £123 per night. Thornhill is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Vaughan are about 46% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Vaughan

Most booked hotels in Vaughan

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avid hotel Toronto - Vaughan Southwest
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Novotel Toronto Vaughan Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£118+
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Aloft Vaughan Mills
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Liberty Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Toronto - Markham, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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Hiring a car in Vaughan

Hiring a car in Vaughan costs £37 per day, on average, or £183 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Vaughan.

Expect to pay £0.93 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 £11.14 and £14.85. 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 car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Vaughan costs £37 per day, on average, or £183 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Vaughan.

Expect to pay £0.93 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 £11.14 and £14.85. 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 car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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