Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Vaughan deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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
₹ 9966
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vaughan in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 9966
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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 18h 55m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around ₹ 3,406 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about ₹ 3,406 for a 4h 10m 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 Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including Red Arrow, Rider Express and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 230 km and will cost you around ₹ 2,384. From Kingston, the ticket costs about ₹ 2,555 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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 18h 55m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around ₹ 3,406 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about ₹ 3,406 for a 4h 10m 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 Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including Red Arrow, Rider Express and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 230 km and will cost you around ₹ 2,384. From Kingston, the ticket costs about ₹ 2,555 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Vaughan

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Vaughan

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 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. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Vaughan, with prices from ₹ 6,983 to ₹ 13,629 per night. Thornhill is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Vaughan are about 48% 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)
₹ 10,304+
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Novotel Toronto Vaughan Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,968+
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Aloft Vaughan Mills
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,272+
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Monte Carlo Inn Vaughan Suites
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 8,679+
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Hiring a car in Vaughan

Expect to pay ₹ 106 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 ₹ 1,267 and ₹ 1,690. 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 Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 106 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 ₹ 1,267 and ₹ 1,690. 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 Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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