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

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 28 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
AED 430
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vaughan in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 430
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 14h.

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 AED 147 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about AED 169 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 City Car & Truck Rental and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including Red Arrow, Rider Express and FlixBus. From Kingston, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 241 km and will cost you around AED 242. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about AED 180 for a journey of 451 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 14h.

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 AED 147 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about AED 169 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 City Car & Truck Rental and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including Red Arrow, Rider Express and FlixBus. From Kingston, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 241 km and will cost you around AED 242. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about AED 180 for a journey of 451 km.

Airports near Vaughan

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Vaughan

Lufthansa
Good (7,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,809 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,443 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,195 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,919 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 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 AED 301 to AED 557 per night. Thornhill is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Vaughan are about 54% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Vaughan

Hiring a car in Vaughan

Expect to pay AED 4.56 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 AED 54.65 and AED 72.87. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Ford Edge or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 4.56 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 AED 54.65 and AED 72.87. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Ford Edge or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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