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$ 173
1 night at 3-star hotel
Surrey in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 173
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 23 km 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$ 51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about C$ 97 for a 7h 32m trip. The train station in Surrey is called Surrey, and is located 19 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Surrey is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 22 km from Surrey. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Surrey, including Quick Shuttle, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Surrey takes 113 km and will cost you around C$ 63. From Seattle, the ticket costs about C$ 44 for a journey of 314 km. Surrey’s bus station is located 21 km from the downtown.

Plane

When flying to Surrey, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Coal Harbour (CXH), which is located 23 km 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$ 51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about C$ 97 for a 7h 32m trip. The train station in Surrey is called Surrey, and is located 19 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Surrey is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 22 km from Surrey. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Surrey, including Quick Shuttle, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Surrey takes 113 km and will cost you around C$ 63. From Seattle, the ticket costs about C$ 44 for a journey of 314 km. Surrey’s bus station is located 21 km from the downtown.

Airlines serving Surrey

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,650 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,234 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,568 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,104 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,416 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,996 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,024 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,785 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 Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Langley-Surrey.

Where to stay in popular areas of Surrey

Most booked hotels in Surrey

Hyatt Regency Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 442+
The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 440+
Pan Pacific Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 519+
Civic Hotel Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 357+
Comfort Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 225+
Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 292+

Renting a car in Surrey

Renting a car in Surrey costs C$ 75 per day, on average, or C$ 151 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Surrey.

Expect to pay C$ 1.87 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$ 22.41 and C$ 29.88. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Surrey, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Surrey costs C$ 75 per day, on average, or C$ 151 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Surrey.

Expect to pay C$ 1.87 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$ 22.41 and C$ 29.88. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Surrey, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.