Brantford travel guide

Brantford Tourism | Brantford Guide

You're Going to Love Brantford

With a population of 87,759, Brantford 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Brantford has to offer.

Where to Eat in Brantford

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Brantford (61 Lynden Rd) and Devlin's Country Bistro (704 Mount Pleasant Rd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Sociable Kitchen + Tavern (45 King George Rd) and Hudson Public (93 Dalhousie St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Brantford.

When to visit Brantford

Brantford in December
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brantford in December
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Brantford in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Brantford, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Brantford

Plane

Although Brantford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London (YXU), which is located 45 miles from Brantford. The shortest flight to Brantford from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brantford, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brantford to Ottawa takes 4h 04m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 09m trip. The train station in Brantford is called Brantford, and is located 0.9 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Brantford is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 57 miles from Brantford. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Hertz, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brantford, including Rider Express, Bus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Brantford takes 130 miles and will cost you around $33. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 220 miles.

Plane

Although Brantford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London (YXU), which is located 45 miles from Brantford. The shortest flight to Brantford from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brantford, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brantford to Ottawa takes 4h 04m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 09m trip. The train station in Brantford is called Brantford, and is located 0.9 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Brantford is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 57 miles from Brantford. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Hertz, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brantford, including Rider Express, Bus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Brantford takes 130 miles and will cost you around $33. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Brantford

Airlines serving Brantford

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Brantford

Most booked hotels in Brantford

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brantford
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 548 reviews)
$103+
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Brantford Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 336 reviews)
$100+
Best Western Brantford Hotel and Conference Centre
3 stars
Good (7.5, 471 reviews)
$105+
Comfort Inn Brantford
2 stars
Good (7.3, 366 reviews)
$91+
Days Inn by Wyndham Brantford
2 stars
Good (6.4, 475 reviews)
$81+

Renting a car in Brantford

Renting a car in Brantford costs $35 per day, on average, or $104 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Brantford.

Expect to pay $5.34 per gallon in Brantford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.05 and $85.40. The most frequently booked car type in Brantford is Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Brantford costs $35 per day, on average, or $104 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Brantford.

Expect to pay $5.34 per gallon in Brantford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.05 and $85.40. The most frequently booked car type in Brantford is Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.