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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

Surrey in January
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Surrey in January
Estimated hotel price
$130
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 center.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Surrey, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Surrey to Vancouver takes 7h 32m and costs around $130 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kamloops, expect to pay about $121 for a 12h 57m 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 Turo and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Surrey, including Amtrak, Bus and Ebus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Surrey takes 266 km and will cost you around $110. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $105 for a journey of 507 km. Surrey’s bus station is located 21 km from the city center.

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 Vancouver takes 7h 32m and costs around $130 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kamloops, expect to pay about $121 for a 12h 57m 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 Turo and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Surrey, including Amtrak, Bus and Ebus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Surrey takes 266 km and will cost you around $110. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $105 for a journey of 507 km. Surrey’s bus station is located 21 km from the city center.

Airports near Surrey

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Surrey

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,952 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
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Where to stay in Surrey

Average rates range from around $177 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $163 and up for a 5-star experience. 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

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Hyatt Regency Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3115 reviews)
$340+
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Pan Pacific Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2723 reviews)
$355+
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Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 568 reviews)
$189+
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Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1766 reviews)
$275+
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Civic Hotel Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 526 reviews)
$240+
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Century Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3157 reviews)
$237+
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Renting a car in Surrey

Renting a car in Surrey costs $62 per day, on average, or $187 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in Surrey.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Surrey is Economy (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Surrey costs $62 per day, on average, or $187 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in Surrey.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Surrey is Economy (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Surrey

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$39/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$40/day

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