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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Brampton has to offer.

Where to Eat in Brampton

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Bramalea (46 Peel Centre Dr) and Moxies - Brampton (56 Peel Centre Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Brampton

Brampton in January
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brampton in January
Estimated hotel price
$101
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 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 London takes 2h 35m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $39 for a 4h 05m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Ontario Northland. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Brampton takes 274 km and will cost you around $57. From Rochester, the ticket costs about $98 for a journey of 451 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 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 London takes 2h 35m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $39 for a 4h 05m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Ontario Northland. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Brampton takes 274 km and will cost you around $57. From Rochester, the ticket costs about $98 for a journey of 451 km.

Airports near Brampton

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Airlines serving Brampton

KLM
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Lufthansa
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British Airways
Good (7,548 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,069 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,036 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,675 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,429 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,056 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,490 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,318 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,590 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
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Finnair
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LOT
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Where to stay in Brampton

Average rates range from around $93 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

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Hyatt Place Toronto-Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 499 reviews)
$100+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 731 reviews)
$97+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton West
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 323 reviews)
$97+
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Monte Carlo Inn Brampton Suites
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1706 reviews)
$71+
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Park Inn by Radisson Brampton, ON
2 stars
Good (6.2, 228 reviews)
$77+
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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 $17 per day, on average, or $68 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 79% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Brampton, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Brampton costs $17 per day, on average, or $68 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 79% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Brampton, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

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