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. Brampton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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 domestic flight to Brampton departs from Québec City and takes around 1h 35m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to Ottawa takes 4h 04m and costs around C$ 54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about C$ 54 for a 4h 09m 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 rental from Toronto, which is about 19 miles from Brampton. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Hertz, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including Rider Express, Bus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Brampton takes 130 miles and will cost you around C$ 45. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 50 for a journey of 220 miles.
Airports near Brampton
Airlines serving Brampton
Where to stay in Brampton
Average rates range from around C$ 162 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 460 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
Renting a car in Brampton
Renting a car in Brampton costs C$ 41 per day, on average, or C$ 81 if you want to rent it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay C$ 1.93 per litre in Brampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.06 and C$ 30.74. The most frequently booked car type in Brampton is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda CR-V or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Brampton
Supplier choice
5 adults, 5 Bags
C$ 26/day
Economy
2 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 26/day