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
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brampton in January
Estimated hotel price
$99
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 Nashville and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to Ottawa takes 3h 53m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $39 for a 4h 58m 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 Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including FlixBus, Rider Express and VIA Rail Canada. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Brampton takes 451 km and will cost you around $55. From Montreal, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 480 km.

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 57m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to Ottawa takes 3h 53m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $39 for a 4h 58m 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 Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including FlixBus, Rider Express and VIA Rail Canada. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Brampton takes 451 km and will cost you around $55. From Montreal, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 480 km.

Airports near Brampton

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Airlines serving Brampton

Lufthansa
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KLM
Good (1,501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,905 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,321 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,431 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,189 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,578 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,625 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,952 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,217 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
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Where to stay in Brampton

Average rates range from around $103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $117 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 (8.8, 544 reviews)
$89+
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Hyatt Place Toronto-Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 536 reviews)
$106+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 752 reviews)
$113+
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Monte Carlo Inn Brampton Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1901 reviews)
$76+
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Quality Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.5, 684 reviews)
$96+
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Renting a car in Brampton

Renting a car in Brampton costs $27 per day, on average, or $107 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay $5.64 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 $67.68 and $90.24. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Brampton, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Brampton costs $27 per day, on average, or $107 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay $5.64 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 $67.68 and $90.24. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Brampton, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Brampton

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$24/day

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$25/day

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