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, 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 12 km from the city centre The shortest domestic flight to Brampton departs from Abbotsford and takes around 4h 20m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to Ottawa takes 4h 14m and costs around C$ 61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about C$ 61 for a 4h 50m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Ontario Northland. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Brampton takes 459 km and will cost you around C$ 70. From Montreal, the ticket costs about C$ 65 for a journey of 534 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 4h 20m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to Ottawa takes 4h 14m and costs around C$ 61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about C$ 61 for a 4h 50m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Ontario Northland. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Brampton takes 459 km and will cost you around C$ 70. From Montreal, the ticket costs about C$ 65 for a journey of 534 km.

Airports near Brampton

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Airlines serving Brampton

KLM
Good (1,441 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,731 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,075 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,193 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,091 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,176 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,479 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,635 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,655 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,373 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,139 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brampton

Average rates range from around C$ 157 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 342 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 93+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brampton By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 121+
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Hyatt Place Toronto-Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 124+
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Monte Carlo Inn Brampton
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 99+
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Park Inn by Radisson Brampton, ON
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
C$ 103+
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Skye Hotel & Residences, BW Signature Collection
3 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
C$ 118+
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Renting a car in Brampton

Renting a car in Brampton costs C$ 37 per day, on average, or C$ 149 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay C$ 1.48 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$ 17.70 and C$ 23.60. The most frequently booked car type in Brampton is Intermediate (Kia Sportage 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$ 37 per day, on average, or C$ 149 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay C$ 1.48 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$ 17.70 and C$ 23.60. The most frequently booked car type in Brampton is Intermediate (Kia Sportage 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

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5 adults, 5 Bags

C$ 19/day

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Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 20/day

Compact
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