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

Brampton travel guide

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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, Aria Bistro & Lounge (485 Main Street North) and Anokhi (200 County Court Blvd Unit B1) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Turtle Jacks Muskoka Grill (8295 Financial Dr) and Terrace on The Green (8672 Mississauga Rd) 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 Halifax and takes around 2h 25m.

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$ 72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about C$ 61 for a 4h 35m 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 Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Greyhound. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Brampton takes 483 km and will cost you around C$ 83. From Sudbury, the ticket costs about C$ 52 for a journey of 539 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 Halifax and takes around 2h 25m.

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$ 72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about C$ 61 for a 4h 35m 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 Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Greyhound. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Brampton takes 483 km and will cost you around C$ 83. From Sudbury, the ticket costs about C$ 52 for a journey of 539 km.

Airports near Brampton

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Airlines serving Brampton

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,550 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,496 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,037 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,777 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,006 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,002 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,401 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,403 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,241 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,050 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,391 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brampton

Average rates range from around C$ 169 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 (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 149+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 139+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton West
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 145+
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Monte Carlo Inn Brampton Suites
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 110+
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Park Inn by Radisson Brampton, ON
2 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
C$ 115+
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Skye Residences
3 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
C$ 138+
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Renting a car in Brampton

Renting a car in Brampton costs C$ 44 per day, on average, or C$ 174 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay C$ 1.60 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$ 19.10 and C$ 25.46. The most frequently booked car type in Brampton is Intermediate (Honda Civic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Brampton costs C$ 44 per day, on average, or C$ 174 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay C$ 1.60 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$ 19.10 and C$ 25.46. The most frequently booked car type in Brampton is Intermediate (Honda Civic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Brampton

Intermediate

5 adults, 3 Bags

C$ 27/day

Intermediate

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5 adults, 5 Bags

C$ 29/day

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