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, Aria Bistro & Lounge (485 Main Street North) and Anokhi (200 County Court Blvd Unit B1) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Turtle Jacks Muskoka Grill (8295 Financial Dr) and Terrace on The Green (8672 Mississauga Rd) 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 11m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to Ottawa takes 4h 04m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $40 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 Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including Rider Express, FlixBus and VIA Rail Canada. From North Bay, the bus ride to Brampton takes 261 miles and will cost you around $53. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $67 for a journey of 270 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 11m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to Ottawa takes 4h 04m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $40 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 Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including Rider Express, FlixBus and VIA Rail Canada. From North Bay, the bus ride to Brampton takes 261 miles and will cost you around $53. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $67 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airports near Brampton

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Airlines serving Brampton

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Air France
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Emirates
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Air Canada
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Etihad Airways
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LOT
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Alaska Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
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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 $255 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

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Hyatt Place Toronto-Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 494 reviews)
$108+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 725 reviews)
$97+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton West
3 stars
Excellent (8, 322 reviews)
$104+
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Monte Carlo Inn Brampton Suites
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1690 reviews)
$77+
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Park Inn by Radisson Brampton, ON
2 stars
Good (6.1, 225 reviews)
$86+
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Skye Residences
3 stars
Okay (5.9, 49 reviews)
$97+
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Renting a car in Brampton

Renting a car in Brampton costs $27 per day, on average, or $81 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 36% 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. Compact (Chevrolet Cobalt or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Brampton, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Brampton costs $27 per day, on average, or $81 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 36% 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. Compact (Chevrolet Cobalt or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Brampton, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Brampton

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$22/day

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5 Adults, 2 Bags

$24/day

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