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

Brampton travel guide

Brampton Tourism | Brampton Guide

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 December
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brampton in December
Estimated hotel price
$100
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

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to London takes 2h 12m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $44 for a 4h 05m 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 Ace and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Brampton takes 217 km and will cost you around $28. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 266 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

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to London takes 2h 12m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $44 for a 4h 05m 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 Ace and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Brampton takes 217 km and will cost you around $28. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Brampton

Airlines serving Brampton

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brampton

Average rates range from around $92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $254 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

Hyatt Place Toronto-Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 501 reviews)
$92+
Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 731 reviews)
$98+
Monte Carlo Inn Brampton
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1717 reviews)
$69+
Park Inn by Radisson Brampton, ON
2 stars
Good (6.3, 228 reviews)
$67+
Skye Hotel & Residences, BW Signature Collection
3 stars
Okay (5.9, 49 reviews)
$83+
Days Inn by Wyndham Brampton
2 stars
Okay (5.9, 495 reviews)
$69+

Renting a car in Brampton

Renting a car in Brampton costs $18 per day, on average, or $72 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 60% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Brampton, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Brampton costs $18 per day, on average, or $72 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 60% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Brampton, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.