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.
Where to Eat in Vaughan
Thornhill is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Vaughan. These include popular favourites such as Terra Restaurant (8199 Yonge Street), What a Bagel Eatery - Bathurst (8010 Bathurst St) 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
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 20h 05m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Kingston takes 2h 03m and costs around RM 161 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about RM 134 for a 2h 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 Alamo and Dollar, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including Ontario Northland, Megabus and Bus. From Kingston, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 241 km and will cost you around RM 273. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about RM 112 for a journey of 418 km.
Airlines serving Vaughan
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 RM 441 to RM 4,164 per night. Thornhill is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Vaughan are about 24% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Vaughan
Hiring a car in Vaughan
Expect to pay RM 5.55 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 RM 66.49 and RM 88.65. Economy (Kia Forte or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Vaughan, while also 16% cheaper than other types, on average.