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$ 123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brampton in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 123
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 Thunder Bay and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to Ottawa takes 4h 25m and costs around C$ 56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about C$ 56 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 Turo and Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including Red Arrow, FlixBus and Rider Express. From Kingston, the bus ride to Brampton takes 233 km and will cost you around C$ 60. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about C$ 59 for a journey of 266 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 Thunder Bay and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to Ottawa takes 4h 25m and costs around C$ 56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about C$ 56 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 Turo and Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including Red Arrow, FlixBus and Rider Express. From Kingston, the bus ride to Brampton takes 233 km and will cost you around C$ 60. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about C$ 59 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Brampton

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Airlines serving Brampton

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,982 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,679 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brampton

Average rates range from around C$ 155 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 378 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brampton 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 (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 176+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brampton
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 181+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton West
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 158+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 159+
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Monte Carlo Inn - Brampton Suites
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 127+
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Park Inn by Radisson Brampton, ON
2 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
C$ 163+
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Renting a car in Brampton

Renting a car in Brampton costs C$ 67 per day, on average, or C$ 267 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 1.65 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$ 19.79 and C$ 26.39. The most frequently booked car type in Brampton is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Brampton costs C$ 67 per day, on average, or C$ 267 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 1.65 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$ 19.79 and C$ 26.39. The most frequently booked car type in Brampton is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Brampton

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 48/day

Compact

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 48/day

Economy
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