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 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. For delicious green meals, Turtle Jacks Muskoka Grill (8295 Financial Dr) and Terrace on The Green (8672 Mississauga Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Brampton.

When to visit Brampton

Brampton in January
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brampton in January
Estimated hotel price
$101
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 12 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Brampton from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 13m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Brampton to Windsor takes 4h 07m and costs around $165 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $210 for a 4h 21m trip. The train station in Brampton is called Brampton GO, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Brampton is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 31 km from Brampton. You’ll find branches of Fox and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including FlixBus, Bus and Red Arrow. From London, the bus ride to Brampton takes 201 km and will cost you around $16. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 435 km.

Plane

When flying to Brampton, you’ll arrive at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 12 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Brampton from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 13m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Brampton to Windsor takes 4h 07m and costs around $165 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $210 for a 4h 21m trip. The train station in Brampton is called Brampton GO, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Brampton is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 31 km from Brampton. You’ll find branches of Fox and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including FlixBus, Bus and Red Arrow. From London, the bus ride to Brampton takes 201 km and will cost you around $16. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 435 km.

Airports near Brampton

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Airlines serving Brampton

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,156 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,896 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brampton

Average rates range from around $102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $239 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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Hyatt Place Toronto-Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 480 reviews)
$109+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton West
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 313 reviews)
$108+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8, 718 reviews)
$115+
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Monte Carlo Inn - Brampton Suites
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1658 reviews)
$84+
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Skye Residences
3 stars
Okay (5.9, 49 reviews)
$99+
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Park Inn by Radisson Brampton, ON
2 stars
Okay (5.8, 218 reviews)
$108+
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Renting a car in Brampton

Renting a car in Brampton costs $39 per day, on average, or $116 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Brampton is Intermediate (Mazda Mazda5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Brampton costs $39 per day, on average, or $116 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Brampton is Intermediate (Mazda Mazda5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Brampton

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$32/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$32/day

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