Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 31 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 January
Estimated hotel price
$174
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brampton in January
Estimated hotel price
$174
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 flight to Brampton from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 24h 50m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to Ottawa takes 3h 53m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $70 for a 4h 58m 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 hire from Toronto, which is about 31 km from Brampton. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Rider Express. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Brampton takes 274 km and will cost you around $32. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $91 for a journey of 443 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 flight to Brampton from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 24h 50m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to Ottawa takes 3h 53m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $70 for a 4h 58m 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 hire from Toronto, which is about 31 km from Brampton. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Rider Express. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Brampton takes 274 km and will cost you around $32. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $91 for a journey of 443 km.

Airports near Brampton

Airlines serving Brampton

KLM
Good (1,491 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,894 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,857 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,300 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,383 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,165 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,548 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,555 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,897 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,379 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,190 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,249 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brampton

Average rates range from around $168 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $438 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

Hiring a car in Brampton

Hiring a car in Brampton costs $49 per day, on average, or $1,521 if you want to hire it for 31 days.

Expect to pay $2.54 per litre in Brampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $30.46 and $40.62.

Hiring a car in Brampton costs $49 per day, on average, or $1,521 if you want to hire it for 31 days.

Expect to pay $2.54 per litre in Brampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $30.46 and $40.62.