With a population of 394,976, Surrey is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Surrey deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Tap Restaurant (#101-15350 34th ave) and Cotto al Mare (2728 O'Hara Lane) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Milestones Grill + Bar - Southpoint (3085 152 St) and Milestones Grill + Bar - Guildford (10355 152nd Street - Unit 2001) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Surrey.
When flying to Surrey, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Coal Harbour (CXH), which is located 14 miles from the city centre
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Surrey, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Surrey to Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around C$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about C$ 34 for a 4h 00m trip. The train station in Surrey is called Surrey, and is located 12 miles from the city centre.
Another option to get to Surrey is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 14 miles from Surrey. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Vancouver.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Surrey, including Amtrak, BC Ferries Connector and Rider Express. From Seattle, the bus ride to Surrey takes 165 miles and will cost you around C$ 136. From Victoria, the ticket costs about C$ 150 for a journey of 211 miles. Surrey’s bus station is located 13 miles from the downtown.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ramada by Wyndham Surrey/Langley and Best Western Peace Arch Inn.
Renting a car in Surrey costs C$ 60 per day, on average, or C$ 121 if you want to rent it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Vancouver Intl.
Expect to pay C$ 1.93 per litre in Surrey (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.06 and C$ 30.74. The most frequently booked car type in Surrey is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Dodge Journey or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.