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$ 127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brampton in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 127
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 12 km from the city centre The shortest domestic flight to Brampton departs from Abbotsford and takes around 6h 13m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to London takes 2h 35m and costs around C$ 60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about C$ 55 for a 4h 05m trip. The train station in Brampton is called Brampton GO, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Brampton is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 31 km from Brampton. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Brampton takes 274 km and will cost you around C$ 80. From Rochester, the ticket costs about C$ 138 for a journey of 451 km.

Plane

When flying to Brampton, you’ll arrive at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 12 km from the city centre The shortest domestic flight to Brampton departs from Abbotsford and takes around 6h 13m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to London takes 2h 35m and costs around C$ 60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about C$ 55 for a 4h 05m trip. The train station in Brampton is called Brampton GO, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Brampton is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 31 km from Brampton. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Brampton takes 274 km and will cost you around C$ 80. From Rochester, the ticket costs about C$ 138 for a journey of 451 km.

Airports near Brampton

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Airlines serving Brampton

KLM
Good (1,423 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,539 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,063 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,797 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,036 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,050 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,498 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,481 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,589 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,072 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,363 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,410 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brampton

Average rates range from around C$ 160 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 360 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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Hyatt Place Toronto-Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 142+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 136+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton West
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 136+
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Monte Carlo Inn Brampton Suites
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 104+
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Park Inn by Radisson Brampton, ON
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
C$ 110+
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Skye Hotel & Residences, BW Signature Collection
3 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
C$ 105+
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Renting a car in Brampton

Renting a car in Brampton costs C$ 31 per day, on average, or C$ 124 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 25% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay C$ 1.64 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$ 19.59 and C$ 26.12. Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Brampton, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Brampton costs C$ 31 per day, on average, or C$ 124 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 25% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay C$ 1.64 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$ 19.59 and C$ 26.12. Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Brampton, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Brampton

Compact SUV

4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 31/day

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5 adults, 5 Bags

C$ 33/day

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