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.
When to visit Brampton
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 7h 55m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by UP Express. 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 £32 for a 4h 04m 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 Avis and Thrifty, 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 £26. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about £34 for a journey of 240 miles.
Airports near Brampton
Airlines serving Brampton
Where to stay in Brampton
Average rates range from around £94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £270 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
Hiring a car in Brampton
Hiring a car in Brampton costs £40 per day, on average, or £201 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Brampton.
Expect to pay £1.15 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 £13.74 and £18.32. 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, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.