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 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 12 km 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 Burlington takes 0h 39m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 08m 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 Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including Ontario Northland, FlixBus and Rider Express. From London, the bus ride to Brampton takes 290 km and will cost you around $35. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 443 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 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 Burlington takes 0h 39m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 08m 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 Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including Ontario Northland, FlixBus and Rider Express. From London, the bus ride to Brampton takes 290 km and will cost you around $35. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 443 km.

Airports near Brampton

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Airlines serving Brampton

KLM
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Lufthansa
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British Airways
Good (7,841 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,367 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,291 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,909 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,162 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,559 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,529 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,873 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,180 reviews)
Finnair
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Brussels Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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Cathay Pacific
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Where to stay in Brampton

Average rates range from around $96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $250 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, 543 reviews)
$73+
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Hyatt Place Toronto-Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 534 reviews)
$96+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 750 reviews)
$112+
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Monte Carlo Inn Brampton
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1902 reviews)
$73+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Brampton
2 stars
Good (6.2, 505 reviews)
$76+
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Skye Hotel & Residences, BW Signature Collection
3 stars
Okay (5.9, 49 reviews)
$75+
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Renting a car in Brampton

Renting a car in Brampton costs $27 per day, on average, or $109 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay $5.15 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 $61.78 and $82.37. The most frequently booked car type in Brampton is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Brampton costs $27 per day, on average, or $109 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay $5.15 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 $61.78 and $82.37. The most frequently booked car type in Brampton is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Brampton

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$22/day

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