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
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brandon in September
Estimated hotel price
$98
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 15 miles 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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Brandon is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 69 miles 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 15 miles 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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Brandon is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 69 miles from Brandon. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Airlines serving Brandon

Lufthansa
Good (8,158 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,544 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,449 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,014 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,477 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,019 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,632 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,894 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,373 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,484 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,422 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,421 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,342 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brandon

Average rates range from around $190 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

Hilton Garden Inn Tampa/Riverview/Brandon
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 509 reviews)
$120+
Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa East (Casino Area)
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 243 reviews)
$112+
Holiday Inn Express Tampa-Brandon By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 750 reviews)
$107+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tampa Brandon Regency Park
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1513 reviews)
$79+
ZenHomes in Brandon near Tampa & Valrico
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 20 reviews)
$53+
Zenhomes in Heart of Brandon Convenient
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 19 reviews)
$66+

Renting a car in Brandon

Renting a car in Brandon costs $19 per day, on average, or $97 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 65% cheaper than airport locations in Brandon.

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83. The most frequently booked car type in Brandon is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder 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.

Renting a car in Brandon costs $19 per day, on average, or $97 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 65% cheaper than airport locations in Brandon.

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83. The most frequently booked car type in Brandon is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder 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.