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
$170
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brampton in January
Estimated hotel price
$170
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 flight to Brampton from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 14m.

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 $82 for a 6h 09m 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 hire from Toronto, which is about 19 miles from Brampton. You’ll find branches of Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including FlixBus, Bus and Ontario Northland. From London, the bus ride to Brampton takes 135 miles and will cost you around $72. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 165 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 flight to Brampton from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 14m.

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 $82 for a 6h 09m 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 hire from Toronto, which is about 19 miles from Brampton. You’ll find branches of Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including FlixBus, Bus and Ontario Northland. From London, the bus ride to Brampton takes 135 miles and will cost you around $72. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Brampton

Airlines serving Brampton

Lufthansa
Good (7,962 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,512 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,463 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,346 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,204 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,982 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,225 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,310 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brampton

Average rates range from around $179 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $227 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 $48 per day, on average, or $766 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 $2.47 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 $29.53 and $39.38.

Hiring a car in Brampton costs $48 per day, on average, or $766 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 $2.47 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 $29.53 and $39.38.