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 16 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
$168
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brampton in January
Estimated hotel price
$168
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 25h 13m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to Ottawa takes 3h 32m and costs around $74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $69 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 hire from Toronto, which is about 31 km from Brampton. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Ontario Northland. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Brampton takes 274 km and will cost you around $67. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $94 for a journey of 410 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 25h 13m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to Ottawa takes 3h 32m and costs around $74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $69 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 hire from Toronto, which is about 31 km from Brampton. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Ontario Northland. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Brampton takes 274 km and will cost you around $67. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $94 for a journey of 410 km.

Airlines serving Brampton

Lufthansa
Good (8,000 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,979 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,366 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,945 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,034 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (407 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brampton

Average rates range from around $176 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $185 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 $47 per day, on average, or $755 if you want to hire it for 16 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 251% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay $2.60 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 $31.13 and $41.50.

Hiring a car in Brampton costs $47 per day, on average, or $755 if you want to hire it for 16 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 251% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay $2.60 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 $31.13 and $41.50.

Car hire agencies in Brampton

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Hertz

Hertz
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