Brandon travel guide
Brandon Tourism | Brandon Guide
You're Going to Love Brandon
With a population of 103,483, Brandon is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Brandon has to offer.
Where to Eat in Brandon
If you’re looking for affordable options, Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Brandon (2210 W Brandon Blvd) and Black Rock Bar & Grill - Brandon - PRIORITY SEATING (804 Providence Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Brandon
How to Get to Brandon
Plane
Although Brandon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tampa Airport (TPA), which is located 25 km from Brandon. Sarasota Bradenton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air France, Delta and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Brandon from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 43m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Brandon. The train journey from Brandon to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around C$ 16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about C$ 19 for a 2h 45m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Brandon is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 111 km from Brandon. You’ll find branches of Fox and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brandon, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Sarasota, the bus ride to Brandon takes 97 km and will cost you around C$ 68. From Orlando, the ticket costs about C$ 33 for a journey of 177 km.
Airlines serving Brandon
Where to stay in Brandon
Average rates range from around C$ 335 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 97 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tampa Brandon Regency Park and Brandon Motor Lodge.
Where to stay in popular areas of Brandon
Most booked hotels in Brandon
Renting a car in Brandon
Expect to pay C$ 1.41 per litre in Brandon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.92 and C$ 22.56. The most frequently booked car type in Brandon is Compact (Buick Encore or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Brandon
Compact
4 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 88/day
Intermediate SUV
5 adults, 3 Bags
C$ 100/day