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 2h 05m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to Ottawa takes 4h 15m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $57 for a 5h 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 Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Brampton takes 135 miles and will cost you around $20. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 275 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 Nashville and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to Ottawa takes 4h 15m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $57 for a 5h 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 Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Brampton takes 135 miles and will cost you around $20. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 275 miles.

Airlines serving Brampton

Lufthansa
Good (7,965 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,509 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,943 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,460 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,343 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,932 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,209 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (911 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,683 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,567 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,993 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,230 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,312 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brampton

Average rates range from around $105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $110 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)
$91+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton West
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 329 reviews)
$117+
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Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Toronto Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 794 reviews)
$116+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 752 reviews)
$110+
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Monte Carlo Inn Brampton Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1901 reviews)
$77+
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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 33% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay $5.45 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 $65.41 and $87.22. The most frequently booked car type in Brampton is Standard (Nissan Murano or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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 33% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay $5.45 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 $65.41 and $87.22. The most frequently booked car type in Brampton is Standard (Nissan Murano or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Brampton

Supplier choice

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$26/day

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Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$28/day

Standard
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