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 - Guildford (10355 152nd Street - Unit 2001) and Milestones Grill + Bar - Southpoint (3085 152 St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Surrey.

When to visit Surrey

Surrey in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 172
1 night at 3-star hotel
Surrey in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 172
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 Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around C$ 47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Abbotsford, expect to pay about C$ 21 for a 6h 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 Abbotsford, the bus ride to Surrey takes 70 miles and will cost you around C$ 32. From Seattle, the ticket costs about C$ 137 for a journey of 165 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 Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around C$ 47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Abbotsford, expect to pay about C$ 21 for a 6h 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 Abbotsford, the bus ride to Surrey takes 70 miles and will cost you around C$ 32. From Seattle, the ticket costs about C$ 137 for a journey of 165 miles. Surrey’s bus station is located 13 miles from the downtown.

Airlines serving Surrey

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,601 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$ 418+
The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 405+
Pan Pacific Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 423+
Civic Hotel Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 302+
Comfort Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 207+
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Langley-Surrey
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 270+

Renting a car in Surrey

Renting a car in Surrey costs C$ 60 per day, on average, or C$ 120 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, 1% more expensive than at Vancouver Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 1.96 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$ 23.50 and C$ 31.34. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special SUV or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Surrey costs C$ 60 per day, on average, or C$ 120 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, 1% more expensive than at Vancouver Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 1.96 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$ 23.50 and C$ 31.34. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special SUV or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.