Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Brandon travel guide

Brandon Tourism | Brandon Guide

You're Going to Love Brandon

With a population of 103,483, Brandon is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Brandon has to offer.

Where to Eat in Brandon

If you’re looking for affordable options, Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Brandon (2210 W Brandon Blvd) and Stonewood Grill & Tavern - Brandon (612 E Bloomingdale Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Brandon

Brandon in September
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brandon in September
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Brandon

Plane

Although Brandon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tampa Airport (TPA), which is located 25 km from Brandon. Sarasota Bradenton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, American Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Brandon departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Brandon, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Brandon to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $21 for a 2h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Brandon is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 111 km from Brandon. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

Although Brandon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tampa Airport (TPA), which is located 25 km from Brandon. Sarasota Bradenton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, American Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Brandon departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Brandon, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Brandon to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $21 for a 2h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Brandon is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 111 km from Brandon. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Brandon

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Brandon

Lufthansa
Good (7,964 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,468 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,345 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,204 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (912 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,226 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,311 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brandon

Average rates range from around $199 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $102 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Brandon

Most booked hotels in Brandon

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Holiday Inn Express Tampa-Brandon By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 740 reviews)
$115+
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Hilton Garden Inn Tampa/Riverview/Brandon
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 505 reviews)
$139+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa East (Casino Area)
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 235 reviews)
$113+
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ZenHomes in Brandon near Tampa Valrico Seffner
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, 20 reviews)
$72+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tampa Brandon Regency Park
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1506 reviews)
$92+
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Uptown Suites Extended Stay Tampa Fl - Riverview
2 stars
Good (6.7, 383 reviews)
$74+
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Renting a car in Brandon

Renting a car in Brandon costs $22 per day, on average, or $108 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 63% cheaper than airport locations in Brandon.

Expect to pay $4.39 per gallon in Brandon (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 Brandon is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 88% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Brandon costs $22 per day, on average, or $108 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 63% cheaper than airport locations in Brandon.

Expect to pay $4.39 per gallon in Brandon (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 Brandon is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 88% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Brandon

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$32/day

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2 Adults, 2 Bags

$32/day

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