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

Brantford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Brantford

With a population of 87,759, Brantford 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 Brantford has to offer.

Where to Eat in Brantford

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Brantford (61 Lynden Rd) and Devlin's Country Bistro (704 Mount Pleasant Rd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Sociable Kitchen + Tavern (45 King George Rd) and Hudson Public (93 Dalhousie St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Brantford.

When to visit Brantford

Brantford in March
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brantford in March
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Brantford in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Brantford, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Brantford

Plane

Although Brantford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London (YXU), which is located 73 km from Brantford. The shortest flight to Brantford from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brantford, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brantford to Ottawa takes 3h 32m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 50m trip. The train station in Brantford is called Brantford, and is located 1.5 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Brantford is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 92 km from Brantford. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brantford, including Ontario Northland, Red Arrow and OurBus. From Niagara Falls, the bus ride to Brantford takes 177 km and will cost you around $40. From London, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 230 km.

Plane

Although Brantford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London (YXU), which is located 73 km from Brantford. The shortest flight to Brantford from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brantford, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brantford to Ottawa takes 3h 32m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 50m trip. The train station in Brantford is called Brantford, and is located 1.5 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Brantford is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 92 km from Brantford. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brantford, including Ontario Northland, Red Arrow and OurBus. From Niagara Falls, the bus ride to Brantford takes 177 km and will cost you around $40. From London, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 230 km.

Airports near Brantford

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Airlines serving Brantford

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Air Canada
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Where to stay in popular areas of Brantford

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Brantford
3 stars
Excellent (9, 179 reviews)
$114+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brantford
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 484 reviews)
$100+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Brantford Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 450 reviews)
$109+
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Best Western Brantford Hotel and Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8, 557 reviews)
$101+
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Comfort Inn Brantford
2 stars
Good (7.6, 502 reviews)
$81+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Brantford
2 stars
Good (6.6, 655 reviews)
$78+
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Renting a car in Brantford

Renting a car in Brantford costs $47 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Brantford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10. The most frequently booked car type in Brantford is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Class Luxury Car or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Brantford costs $47 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Brantford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10. The most frequently booked car type in Brantford is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Class Luxury Car or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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