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$ 126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brampton in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 126
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 43m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to London takes 2h 12m and costs around C$ 53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about C$ 64 for a 4h 10m 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 215 miles and will cost you around C$ 27. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 50 for a journey of 265 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 43m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to London takes 2h 12m and costs around C$ 53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about C$ 64 for a 4h 10m 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 215 miles and will cost you around C$ 27. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 50 for a journey of 265 miles.

Airports near Brampton

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Airlines serving Brampton

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,077 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,804 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,430 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,066 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,329 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,592 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,084 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,402 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brampton

Average rates range from around C$ 158 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 352 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$ 141+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 135+
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Monte Carlo Inn Brampton Suites
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 98+
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Park Inn by Radisson Brampton, ON
2 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
C$ 107+
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Skye Hotel & Residences, BW Signature Collection
3 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
C$ 114+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Brampton
2 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
C$ 98+
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Renting a car in Brampton

Renting a car in Brampton costs C$ 31 per day, on average, or C$ 126 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay C$ 1.61 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$ 19.26 and C$ 25.68. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Brampton, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Brampton costs C$ 31 per day, on average, or C$ 126 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay C$ 1.61 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$ 19.26 and C$ 25.68. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Brampton, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Brampton

Supplier choice

5 adults, 5 Bags

C$ 27/day

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Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 28/day

Compact
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