Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Brampton has to offer.

Where to Eat in Brampton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Montana's BBQ & Bar - Brampton (9065 Airport Road) and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Brampton (70 Gillingham Dr) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Terrace on The Green (8672 Mississauga Rd) and indian sweet master (503 Ray Lawson Blvd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Brampton.

When to visit Brampton

Brampton in January
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brampton in January
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 13m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to Ottawa takes 4h 14m and costs around $44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $44 for a 4h 50m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Ontario Northland. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Brampton takes 285 miles and will cost you around $50. From Montreal, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 332 miles.

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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 13m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to Ottawa takes 4h 14m and costs around $44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $44 for a 4h 50m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Ontario Northland. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Brampton takes 285 miles and will cost you around $50. From Montreal, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 332 miles.

Airports near Brampton

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Airlines serving Brampton

KLM
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Lufthansa
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British Airways
Good (7,684 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,066 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,183 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,851 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,088 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,171 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,716 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,654 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,133 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
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Singapore Airlines
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Alaska Airlines
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Where to stay in Brampton

Average rates range from around $93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $252 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brampton By IHG and Park Inn by Radisson Brampton, ON.

Where to stay in popular areas of Brampton

Most booked hotels in Brampton

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Hampton Inn by Hilton Brampton Toronto
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 524 reviews)
$67+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brampton By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 427 reviews)
$87+
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Hyatt Place Toronto-Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 510 reviews)
$89+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 735 reviews)
$100+
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Monte Carlo Inn Brampton
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1740 reviews)
$71+
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Skye Hotel & Residences, BW Signature Collection
3 stars
Okay (5.9, 49 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Brampton

Renting a car in Brampton costs $27 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay $4.01 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 $48.15 and $64.20. Intermediate (Honda Civic or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Brampton, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Brampton costs $27 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay $4.01 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 $48.15 and $64.20. Intermediate (Honda Civic or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Brampton, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Brampton

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$14/day

Economy

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$15/day

Intermediate
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