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 Orlando and takes around 2h 44m.

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 Windsor, expect to pay about $41 for a 4h 10m 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 193 km and will cost you around $39. From North Bay, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 420 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 Orlando and takes around 2h 44m.

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 Windsor, expect to pay about $41 for a 4h 10m 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 193 km and will cost you around $39. From North Bay, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 420 km.

Airports near Brampton

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Airlines serving Brampton

KLM
Good (1,463 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,823 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,774 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,245 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,240 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,131 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,382 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,703 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,775 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,187 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (388 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,982 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brampton

Average rates range from around $95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $244 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, 526 reviews)
$58+
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Hyatt Place Toronto-Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 514 reviews)
$91+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 736 reviews)
$108+
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Monte Carlo Inn Brampton
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1755 reviews)
$71+
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Skye Hotel & Residences, BW Signature Collection
3 stars
Okay (5.9, 49 reviews)
$82+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Brampton
2 stars
Okay (5.8, 504 reviews)
$73+
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Renting a car in Brampton

Renting a car in Brampton costs $18 per day, on average, or $71 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 66% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. 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, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Brampton costs $18 per day, on average, or $71 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 66% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. 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, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Brampton

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$25/day

Economy

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$36/day

Intermediate SUV
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