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 Nine North (Viet - Thai Cuisine) (86 Dalhousie St) 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
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″.
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 New York and takes around 1h 45m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brantford, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brantford to Kingston takes 2h 12m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $30 for a 2h 30m 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 Ace, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brantford, including Rider Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Kingston, the bus ride to Brantford takes 120 miles and will cost you around $14. From London, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 130 miles.
Airports near Brantford
Airlines serving Brantford
Where to stay in Brantford
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Brantford and Comfort Inn Brantford.
Where to stay in popular areas of Brantford
Most booked hotels in Brantford
Renting a car in Brantford
Renting a car in Brantford costs $51 per day, on average, or $152 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, 8% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay $5.15 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 $61.78 and $82.37. Mini (Smart Fortwo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Brantford, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.