Surrey travel guide

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You're Going to Love Surrey

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.

Where to Eat in Surrey

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 to visit Surrey

Surrey in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 171
1 night at 3-star hotel
Surrey in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 171
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Surrey

Plane

When flying to Surrey, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Coal Harbour (CXH), which is located 14 miles from the city centre

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Plane

When flying to Surrey, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Coal Harbour (CXH), which is located 14 miles from the city centre

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Airlines serving Surrey

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)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,652 reviews)
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Where to stay in Surrey

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ramada by Wyndham Surrey/Langley and Best Western Peace Arch Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Surrey

Most booked hotels in Surrey

Hyatt Regency Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 446+
The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 427+
Pan Pacific Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 488+
Civic Hotel Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 325+
Comfort Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 215+
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Langley-Surrey
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 269+

Renting a car in Surrey

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.

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.