Brantford travel guide
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You're Going to Love Brantford
With a population of 87,759, Brantford 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 Brantford has to offer.
Where to Eat in Brantford
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Brantford (61 Lynden Rd) and Devlin's Country Bistro (704 Mount Pleasant Rd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Sociable Kitchen + Tavern (45 King George Rd) and Hudson Public (93 Dalhousie St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Brantford.
When to visit Brantford
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Brantford in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Brantford, with an average rainfall of 2″.
How to Get to Brantford
Plane
Although Brantford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London (YXU), which is located 73 km from Brantford. The shortest flight to Brantford from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brantford, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brantford 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 Brantford is called Brantford, and is located 1.5 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Brantford is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 92 km from Brantford. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Ace, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brantford, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Brantford takes 209 km and will cost you around $33. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 241 km.
Airports near Brantford
Airlines serving Brantford
Where to stay in Brantford
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Brantford and Comfort Inn Brantford.
Where to stay in popular areas of Brantford
Most booked hotels in Brantford
Renting a car in Brantford
Renting a car in Brantford costs $40 per day, on average, or $121 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Brantford.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Brantford (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 Brantford is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.