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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Brampton has to offer.
Where to Eat in Brampton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Osso Bucco Ristorante - Brampton (341 Main St North) and Aria Bistro & Lounge (485 Main Street North) are great picks.
When to visit Brampton
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. Airlines that fly from the United States to Brampton include American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. The shortest flight to Brampton from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 38m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to London takes 2h 12m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $38 for a 4h 02m 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 Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Bus operates bus routes to Brampton.
Airports near Brampton
Airlines serving Brampton
Where to stay in Brampton
Average rates range from around $113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $381 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn Mississauga and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Toronto Airport West.
Where to stay in popular areas of Brampton
Most booked hotels in Brampton
Renting a car in Brampton
Renting a car in Brampton costs $30 per day, on average, or $89 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 41% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.
Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Brampton, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Brampton
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$43/day
Standard
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$38/day