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

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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Brampton has to offer.

Where to Eat in Brampton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Montana's BBQ & Bar - Brampton (9065 Airport Road) and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Brampton (70 Gillingham Dr) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Terrace on The Green (8672 Mississauga Rd) and indian sweet master (503 Ray Lawson Blvd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Brampton.

When to visit Brampton

Brampton in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brampton in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 125
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 centre The shortest domestic flight to Brampton departs from Calgary and takes around 3h 50m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around C$ 56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about C$ 56 for a 4h 50m trip. The train station in Brampton is called Brampton GO, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Brampton takes 195 miles and will cost you around C$ 34. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 77 for a journey of 275 miles.

Plane

When flying to Brampton, you’ll arrive at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 7 miles from the city centre The shortest domestic flight to Brampton departs from Calgary and takes around 3h 50m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around C$ 56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about C$ 56 for a 4h 50m trip. The train station in Brampton is called Brampton GO, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Brampton takes 195 miles and will cost you around C$ 34. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 77 for a journey of 275 miles.

Airports near Brampton

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Airlines serving Brampton

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,809 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,764 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,237 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,236 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,880 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,125 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,345 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,699 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,745 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,416 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,179 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,950 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brampton

Average rates range from around C$ 166 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 335 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brampton By IHG and Park Inn by Radisson Brampton, ON.

Where to stay in popular areas of Brampton

Most booked hotels in Brampton

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Hampton Inn by Hilton Brampton Toronto
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 79+
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Hyatt Place Toronto-Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 126+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton West
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 149+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 145+
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Monte Carlo Inn Brampton
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 99+
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Skye Hotel & Residences, BW Signature Collection
3 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
C$ 139+
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Renting a car in Brampton

Renting a car in Brampton costs C$ 26 per day, on average, or C$ 102 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 37% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay C$ 1.59 per litre in Brampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.08 and C$ 25.44. The most frequently booked car type in Brampton is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Brampton costs C$ 26 per day, on average, or C$ 102 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 37% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay C$ 1.59 per litre in Brampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.08 and C$ 25.44. The most frequently booked car type in Brampton is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Brampton

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 33/day

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5 adults, 5 Bags

C$ 33/day

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