With a population of 103,483, Brandon is a must-see destination in Florida, United States.
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.
Although Brandon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tampa Airport (TPA), which is located 15 miles from Brandon. The shortest flight to Brandon from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 11h 48m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Brandon. The train journey from Brandon to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around €11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about €10 for a 2h 45m trip.
Another option to get to Brandon is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 69 miles from Brandon. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Budget, among others, in Orlando.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brandon, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Busbud. From Sarasota, the bus ride to Brandon takes 60 miles and will cost you around €20. From Orlando, the ticket costs about €12 for a journey of 95 miles.
Average rates range from around €242 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €66 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 Brandon Motor Lodge.
Expect to pay €0.97 per litre in Brandon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.61 and €15.48. The most frequently booked car type in Brandon is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.