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 3 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.

When to visit Brampton

Brampton in January
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brampton in January
Estimated hotel price
$122
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 center. The shortest flight to Brampton from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to Kingston takes 2h 22m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $31 for a 2h 30m trip. The train station in Brampton is called Brampton GO, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Brampton is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 19 miles from Brampton. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Brampton takes 130 miles and will cost you around $33. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 150 miles.

Plane

When flying to Brampton, you’ll arrive at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Brampton from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to Kingston takes 2h 22m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $31 for a 2h 30m trip. The train station in Brampton is called Brampton GO, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Brampton is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 19 miles from Brampton. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Brampton takes 130 miles and will cost you around $33. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Brampton

Airlines serving Brampton

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brampton

Average rates range from around $124 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $338 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

Home2 Suites by Hilton Toronto Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 622 reviews)
$145+
Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Brampton West
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 465 reviews)
$143+
Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton
3 stars
Good (7.8, 669 reviews)
$152+
Monte Carlo Inn - Brampton Suites
3 stars
Good (7.5, 2236 reviews)
$121+
Park Inn by Radisson Brampton, ON
2 stars
Okay (5.8, 22 reviews)
$119+

Renting a car in Brampton

Renting a car in Brampton costs $35 per day, on average, or $104 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Brampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in Brampton is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Honda Fit or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Brampton costs $35 per day, on average, or $104 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Brampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in Brampton is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Honda Fit or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.