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 Frilu (7713 Yonge St), The Victorian Tea Room (7713 Yonge street) and Amalfi Coast Ristorante (8020 Bathurst St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Paps Kitchen and Bar (3883 Rutherford Road) and Spizzico Ristorante (3991 Major Mackenzie Dr) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Bocconcino Restaurant (331 Trowers Rd) and The Bistro at Copper Creek Golf Club (11191 On-27) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Vaughan.

When to visit Vaughan

Vaughan in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 149
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vaughan in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 149
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 32h 15m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 4h 25m and costs around S$ 52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about S$ 52 for a 4h 35m 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 City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including Red Arrow, FlixBus and Rider Express. From Kingston, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 233 km and will cost you around S$ 56. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about S$ 55 for a journey of 266 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 32h 15m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 4h 25m and costs around S$ 52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about S$ 52 for a 4h 35m 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 City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including Red Arrow, FlixBus and Rider Express. From Kingston, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 233 km and will cost you around S$ 56. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about S$ 55 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Vaughan

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Vaughan

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 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 S$ 104 to S$ 225 per night. Thornhill is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Vaughan are about 26% 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 (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 212+
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avid hotel Toronto - Vaughan Southwest
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 185+
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Novotel Toronto Vaughan Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 218+
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Monte Carlo Inn Vaughan Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 158+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Vaughan
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
S$ 193+
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Hiring a car in Vaughan

Expect to pay S$ 1.55 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 S$ 18.50 and S$ 24.67. 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 Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.55 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 S$ 18.50 and S$ 24.67. 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 Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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