Brampton travel guide

Brampton Tourism | Brampton Guide

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 12 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

Brampton in January
Estimated hotel price
$187
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brampton in January
Estimated hotel price
$187
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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 27h 09m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Brampton to Niagara Falls takes 1h 58m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $61 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Avis, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including Bus, Rider Express and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Brampton takes 130 miles and will cost you around $26. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $75 for a journey of 150 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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 27h 09m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Brampton to Niagara Falls takes 1h 58m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $61 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Avis, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including Bus, Rider Express and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Brampton takes 130 miles and will cost you around $26. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $75 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Brampton

Airlines serving Brampton

Lufthansa
Good (4,623 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,746 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brampton

Average rates range from around $180 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $518 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

Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$216+
Monte Carlo Inn - Brampton Suites
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$163+

Hiring a car in Brampton

Expect to pay $2.20 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 $26.36 and $35.14. The most frequently booked car type in Brampton is Mini (Class Minivan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.20 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 $26.36 and $35.14. The most frequently booked car type in Brampton is Mini (Class Minivan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.