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.
Activities & attractions in Surrey
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
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 Everett takes 3h 09m and costs around C$ 57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about C$ 58 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 Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Surrey, including Bus, BC Ferries Connector and Amtrak. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Surrey takes 70 miles and will cost you around C$ 44. From Seattle, the ticket costs about C$ 39 for a journey of 195 miles. Surrey’s bus station is located 13 miles from the downtown.
Airlines serving Surrey
Where to stay in Surrey
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ramada by Wyndham Surrey/Langley and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Langley-Surrey.
Where to stay in popular areas of Surrey
Most booked hotels in Surrey
Renting a car in Surrey
Renting a car in Surrey costs C$ 96 per day, on average, or C$ 193 if you want to rent it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Surrey.
Expect to pay C$ 1.89 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$ 22.68 and C$ 30.24. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Surrey, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Surrey
Economy
2 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 40/day
Supplier choice
5 adults, 5 Bags
C$ 40/day