Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Brampton travel guide

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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 5 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. For delicious green meals, Turtle Jacks Muskoka Grill (8295 Financial Dr) and Terrace on The Green (8672 Mississauga Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Brampton.

When to visit Brampton

Brampton in December
Estimated hotel price
£33
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brampton in December
Estimated hotel price
£33
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 8h.

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 £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about £30 for a 4h 50m 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 City Car & Truck Rental and Turo, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including Red Arrow, Ontario Northland and Rider Express. From Niagara Falls, the bus ride to Brampton takes 110 miles and will cost you around £30. From London, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 143 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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 8h.

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 £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about £30 for a 4h 50m 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 City Car & Truck Rental and Turo, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including Red Arrow, Ontario Northland and Rider Express. From Niagara Falls, the bus ride to Brampton takes 110 miles and will cost you around £30. From London, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 143 miles.

Airports near Brampton

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Airlines serving Brampton

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KLM
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British Airways
Good (6,845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,447 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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LOT
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Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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Where to stay in Brampton

Average rates range from around £77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £279 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

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Hyatt Place Toronto-Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brampton
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton West
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Monte Carlo Inn - Brampton Suites
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£69+
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Park Inn by Radisson Brampton, ON
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£81+
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Hiring a car in Brampton

Hiring a car in Brampton costs £25 per day, on average, or £125 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 59% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay £0.93 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 £11.14 and £14.85. The most frequently booked car type in Brampton is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Brampton costs £25 per day, on average, or £125 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 59% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.

Expect to pay £0.93 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 £11.14 and £14.85. The most frequently booked car type in Brampton is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Brampton

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£94/day

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