With a population of 103 483, Brandon is a must-see destination in Florida, United States.
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Although Brandon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tampa Airport (TPA), which is located 25 km from Brandon. The shortest flight to Brandon from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 40h 53m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Brandon. The train journey from Brandon to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around AED 44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about AED 40 for a 2h 45m trip.
Another option to get to Brandon is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 111 km from Brandon. You’ll find branches of Dollar and United Rent a Car Morocco, among others, in Orlando.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brandon, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Busbud. From Fort Myers, the bus ride to Brandon takes 201 km and will cost you around AED 184. From Naples, the ticket costs about AED 92 for a journey of 274 km.
Average rates range from around AED 935 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 261 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 AED 3.79 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 AED 45.39 and AED 60.52. 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 Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.