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
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 Trenton and takes around 2h 45m.
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.
Airlines serving Brandon
Where to stay in Brandon
Average rates range from around $170 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $77 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Brandon
Most booked hotels in Brandon
Renting a car in Brandon
Renting a car in Brandon costs $20 per day, on average, or $98 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 60% cheaper than airport locations in Brandon.
Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Brandon is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 94% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.