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 11 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 - 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 flight to Vaughan from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 7h 55m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Vaughan to Niagara Falls takes 1h 58m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £24 for a 2h 30m 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 Thrifty, 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 130 miles and will cost you around £14. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 220 miles.
Airlines serving Vaughan
Where to stay in popular areas of Vaughan
Most booked hotels in Vaughan
Hiring a car in Vaughan
Hiring a car in Vaughan costs £42 per day, on average, or £462 if you want to hire it for 11 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Vaughan.
Expect to pay £1.14 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 £13.68 and £18.24. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.