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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Vaughan has to offer.

Where to Eat in Vaughan

If you’re looking for affordable options, Earls Kitchen + Bar - Vaughan (40 Colossus Dr) and CHOP Steakhouse & Bar - Vaughan (41 Colossus Dr) are great picks.

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 23h 35m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 4h 14m and costs around S$ 52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about S$ 52 for a 4h 50m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Ontario Northland. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 274 km and will cost you around S$ 46. From London, the ticket costs about S$ 39 for a journey of 322 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 23h 35m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 4h 14m and costs around S$ 52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about S$ 52 for a 4h 50m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Ontario Northland. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 274 km and will cost you around S$ 46. From London, the ticket costs about S$ 39 for a journey of 322 km.

Airports near Vaughan

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Vaughan

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,053 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,607 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,477 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 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 By IHG and Vaughan Inn. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Vaughan, with prices from S$ 108 to S$ 188 per night. Thornhill is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Vaughan are about 61% 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$ 158+
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Avid Hotel Toronto - Vaughan Southwest By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 111+
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Novotel Toronto Vaughan
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 151+
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Monte Carlo Inn Vaughan Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 108+
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Hiring a car in Vaughan

Expect to pay S$ 1.44 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$ 17.20 and S$ 22.94. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.44 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$ 17.20 and S$ 22.94. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.