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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 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
S$ 157
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vaughan in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 157
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 20h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Vaughan. The train journey from Vaughan to Windsor takes 4h 07m and costs around S$ 206 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about S$ 271 for a 4h 21m 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 Avis and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including Ontario Northland, FlixBus and VIA Rail Canada. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 451 km and will cost you around S$ 76. From Montreal, the ticket costs about S$ 129 for a journey of 467 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 20h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Vaughan. The train journey from Vaughan to Windsor takes 4h 07m and costs around S$ 206 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about S$ 271 for a 4h 21m 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 Avis and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including Ontario Northland, FlixBus and VIA Rail Canada. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 451 km and will cost you around S$ 76. From Montreal, the ticket costs about S$ 129 for a journey of 467 km.

Airports near Vaughan

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Vaughan

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,508 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,977 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,461 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,771 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,991 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,380 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (860 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,334 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,281 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,135 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,034 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,383 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vaughan

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Vaughan, with prices from S$ 106 to S$ 190 per night. Thornhill is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Vaughan are about 35% 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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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Toronto Vaughan
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 165+
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Avid Hotel Toronto - Vaughan Southwest By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 129+
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Novotel Toronto Vaughan
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 154+
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Aloft Vaughan Mills
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 185+
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Monte Carlo Inn Vaughan Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 129+
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Hiring a car in Vaughan

Expect to pay S$ 1.49 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 S$ 17.87 and S$ 23.83. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.49 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 S$ 17.87 and S$ 23.83. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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