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
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brampton in January
Estimated hotel price
$95
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 15m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to Windsor takes 4h 10m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $41 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 Ace and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Rider Express. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Brampton takes 275 miles and will cost you around $60. From Sudbury, the ticket costs about $61 for a journey of 293 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 15m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to Windsor takes 4h 10m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $41 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 Ace and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Rider Express. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Brampton takes 275 miles and will cost you around $60. From Sudbury, the ticket costs about $61 for a journey of 293 miles.

Airports near Brampton

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Airlines serving Brampton

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,749 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,704 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,863 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,210 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,488 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,666 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,672 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,376 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,147 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,439 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 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 $242 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, 525 reviews)
$69+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brampton By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 430 reviews)
$87+
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Hyatt Place Toronto-Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 514 reviews)
$89+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 735 reviews)
$102+
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Monte Carlo Inn Brampton
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1748 reviews)
$69+
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Skye Hotel & Residences, BW Signature Collection
3 stars
Okay (5.9, 49 reviews)
$86+
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Renting a car in Brampton

Renting a car in Brampton costs $24 per day, on average, or $96 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 $4.20 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 $50.42 and $67.23. The most frequently booked car type in Brampton is Intermediate (Honda Civic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Cobalt or similar) are, on average, 84% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Brampton costs $24 per day, on average, or $96 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 $4.20 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 $50.42 and $67.23. The most frequently booked car type in Brampton is Intermediate (Honda Civic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Cobalt or similar) are, on average, 84% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Brampton

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$33/day

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$33/day

Intermediate SUV
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