Brandon travel guide
Brandon Tourism | Brandon Guide
You're Going to Love Brandon
With a population of 103,483, Brandon is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Brandon has to offer.
Where to Eat in Brandon
If you’re looking for affordable options, Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Brandon (2210 W Brandon Blvd) and Stonewood Grill & Tavern - Brandon (612 E Bloomingdale Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Brandon
How to Get to Brandon
Plane
Although Brandon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tampa Airport (TPA), which is located 15 miles from Brandon. Sarasota Bradenton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Brandon departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 23m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Brandon. The train journey from Brandon to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $12 for a 2h 45m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Brandon is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 69 miles from Brandon. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brandon, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Fort Myers, the bus ride to Brandon takes 125 miles and will cost you around $50. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 260 miles.
Airlines serving Brandon
Where to stay in Brandon
Average rates range from around $262 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $71 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tampa Brandon Regency Park and Holiday Inn Express Tampa-Brandon.
Where to stay in popular areas of Brandon
Most booked hotels in Brandon
Renting a car in Brandon
Renting a car in Brandon costs $42 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Tampa.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Brandon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Brandon is Premium (BMW 3 Series or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.