Surrey travel guide

Surrey Tourism | Surrey Guide

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 March
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Surrey in March
Estimated hotel price
$136
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

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Surrey, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Surrey to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Abbotsford, expect to pay about $15 for a 6h 00m 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 Quick Shuttle, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Surrey takes 145 km and will cost you around $32. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 314 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

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Surrey, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Surrey to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Abbotsford, expect to pay about $15 for a 6h 00m 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 Quick Shuttle, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Surrey takes 145 km and will cost you around $32. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 314 km. Surrey’s bus station is located 21 km from the city center.

Airlines serving Surrey

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,590 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,709 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,506 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Surrey

Most booked hotels in Surrey

Hyatt Regency Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2131 reviews)
$274+
The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3041 reviews)
$254+
Pan Pacific Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2940 reviews)
$299+
Civic Hotel Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 639 reviews)
$213+
Comfort Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 509 reviews)
$129+
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Langley-Surrey
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 226 reviews)
$175+

Renting a car in Surrey

Renting a car in Surrey costs $37 per day, on average, or $111 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 40% cheaper than airport locations in Surrey.

Expect to pay $5.22 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 $62.69 and $83.58. 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.

Renting a car in Surrey costs $37 per day, on average, or $111 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 40% cheaper than airport locations in Surrey.

Expect to pay $5.22 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 $62.69 and $83.58. 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.