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

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 $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $71 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 Hertz and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Surrey, including Quick Shuttle, BC Ferries Connector and Amtrak. From Seattle, the bus ride to Surrey takes 314 km and will cost you around $47. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 805 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 Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $71 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 Hertz and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Surrey, including Quick Shuttle, BC Ferries Connector and Amtrak. From Seattle, the bus ride to Surrey takes 314 km and will cost you around $47. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 805 km. Surrey’s bus station is located 21 km from the city center.

Airlines serving Surrey

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 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, 2152 reviews)
$339+
The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3155 reviews)
$333+
Pan Pacific Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3004 reviews)
$376+
Civic Hotel Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 630 reviews)
$252+
Comfort Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 518 reviews)
$160+
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Langley-Surrey
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 227 reviews)
$207+

Renting a car in Surrey

Renting a car in Surrey costs $44 per day, on average, or $132 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 $5.22 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 Luxury (Tesla Model Y or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Surrey costs $44 per day, on average, or $132 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 $5.22 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 Luxury (Tesla Model Y or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.