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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Brampton has to offer.
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 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 the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 10h 29m.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to London takes 2h 12m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about £31 for a 4h 10m trip. The train station in Brampton is called Brampton GO, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.
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 Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.
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 £27. From Kingston, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 150 miles.
Average rates range from around £97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £265 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.
Hiring a car in Brampton costs £16 per day, on average, or £82 if you want to hire it for 5 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 163% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.
Expect to pay £1.09 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 £13.00 and £17.33. The most frequently booked car type in Brampton is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.