Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Surrey in January
Estimated hotel price
$119
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 center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Surrey. The train journey from Surrey to Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $37 for a 4h 00m trip. The train station in Surrey is called Surrey, and is located 12 miles from the city center.

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 Priceless and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Surrey using Ebus or Amtrak. From Seattle, the bus ride to Surrey takes 165 miles and will cost you around $55. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $171 for a journey of 315 miles. Surrey’s bus station is located 13 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Surrey, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Coal Harbour (CXH), which is located 14 miles from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Surrey. The train journey from Surrey to Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $37 for a 4h 00m trip. The train station in Surrey is called Surrey, and is located 12 miles from the city center.

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 Priceless and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Surrey using Ebus or Amtrak. From Seattle, the bus ride to Surrey takes 165 miles and will cost you around $55. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $171 for a journey of 315 miles. Surrey’s bus station is located 13 miles from the city center.

Airports near Surrey

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Surrey

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,926 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,882 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Surrey

Average rates range from around $153 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 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Surrey By IHG.

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, 3182 reviews)
$218+
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Pan Pacific Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2817 reviews)
$233+
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Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 578 reviews)
$126+
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Civic Hotel Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 536 reviews)
$173+
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Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1615 reviews)
$235+
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Century Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3247 reviews)
$131+
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Renting a car in Surrey

Renting a car in Surrey costs $64 per day, on average, or $192 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Surrey.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Surrey is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Surrey costs $64 per day, on average, or $192 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Surrey.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Surrey is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Surrey

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$23/day

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Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$25/day

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