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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Surrey has to offer.
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 23 km from the city center.
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 $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $58 for a 7h 32m trip. The train station in Surrey is called Surrey, and is located 19 km from the city center.
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 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 266 km and will cost you around $50. From Victoria, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 348 km. Surrey’s bus station is located 21 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Surrey
Where to stay in Surrey
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Peace Arch Inn and Canadian Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Surrey
Most booked hotels in Surrey
Renting a car in Surrey
Renting a car in Surrey costs $38 per day, on average, or $114 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 38% cheaper than airport locations in Surrey.
Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Surrey (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61. The most frequently booked car type in Surrey is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Buick LaCrosse or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.