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 3 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
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brampton in January
Estimated hotel price
$102
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 08m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $40 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 Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including Rider Express, FlixBus and Ontario Northland. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Brampton takes 170 miles and will cost you around $29. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $51 for a journey of 265 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 08m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $40 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 Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including Rider Express, FlixBus and Ontario Northland. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Brampton takes 170 miles and will cost you around $29. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $51 for a journey of 265 miles.

Airports near Brampton

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Airlines serving Brampton

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Delta
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British Airways
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SWISS
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Iberia
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Qatar Airways
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Emirates
Excellent (3,423 reviews)
Air France
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Air Canada
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Austrian Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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Cathay Pacific
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Finnair
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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 $256 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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Hyatt Place Toronto-Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 498 reviews)
$102+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 729 reviews)
$94+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton West
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 323 reviews)
$96+
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Monte Carlo Inn Brampton Suites
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1701 reviews)
$76+
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Park Inn by Radisson Brampton, ON
2 stars
Good (6.1, 225 reviews)
$78+
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Skye Hotel & Residences, BW Signature Collection
3 stars
Okay (5.9, 49 reviews)
$78+
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Renting a car in Brampton

Renting a car in Brampton costs $25 per day, on average, or $75 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 39% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. The most frequently booked car type in Brampton is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Cobalt or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Brampton costs $25 per day, on average, or $75 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 39% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. The most frequently booked car type in Brampton is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Cobalt or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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