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
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brampton in January
Estimated hotel price
$94
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 13m.

Train

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including Rider Express, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Brampton takes 280 miles and will cost you around $43. From Cleveland, the ticket costs about $84 for a journey of 420 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 13m.

Train

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including Rider Express, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Brampton takes 280 miles and will cost you around $43. From Cleveland, the ticket costs about $84 for a journey of 420 miles.

Airports near Brampton

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Airlines serving Brampton

KLM
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Lufthansa
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British Airways
Good (7,642 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,020 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,149 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,837 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,062 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,139 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,455 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
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Austrian Airlines
Good (888 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,351 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
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LOT
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Finnair
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Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in Brampton

Average rates range from around $94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $251 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, 523 reviews)
$69+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brampton By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 426 reviews)
$85+
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Hyatt Place Toronto-Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 504 reviews)
$94+
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Monte Carlo Inn Brampton
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1732 reviews)
$72+
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Park Inn by Radisson Brampton, ON
2 stars
Good (6.3, 229 reviews)
$67+
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Skye Hotel & Residences, BW Signature Collection
3 stars
Okay (5.9, 49 reviews)
$82+
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Renting a car in Brampton

Renting a car in Brampton costs $24 per day, on average, or $95 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 43% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay $4.05 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 $48.60 and $64.81. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Brampton, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Brampton costs $24 per day, on average, or $95 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 43% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay $4.05 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 $48.60 and $64.81. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Brampton, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Brampton

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$18/day

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Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$18/day

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