Brampton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Brampton
With a population of 433,806, Brampton 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 Brampton has to offer.
Where to Eat in Brampton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Aria Bistro & Lounge (485 Main Street North) and Anokhi (200 County Court Blvd Unit B1) are great picks.
When to visit Brampton
How to Get to Brampton
Plane
When flying to Brampton, you’ll arrive at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Brampton from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Brampton to Ottawa takes 4h 04m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 09m trip. The train station in Brampton is called Brampton GO, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Brampton is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 19 miles from Brampton. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including Bus, OurBus and Rider Express. From London, the bus ride to Brampton takes 130 miles and will cost you around $33. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 165 miles.
Airports near Brampton
Airlines serving Brampton
Where to stay in Brampton
Average rates range from around $118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $338 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brampton and Park Inn by Radisson Brampton, ON.
Where to stay in popular areas of Brampton
Most booked hotels in Brampton
Renting a car in Brampton
Renting a car in Brampton costs $27 per day, on average, or $80 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.
Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Brampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61. The most frequently booked car type in Brampton is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Brampton
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$24/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$24/day