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 4 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 - Guildford (10355 152nd Street - Unit 2001) and Milestones Grill + Bar - Southpoint (3085 152 St) 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 centre.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Surrey, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Surrey to Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $52 for a 4h 00m trip. The train station in Surrey is called Surrey, and is located 19 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Surrey is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 22 km from Surrey. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Surrey, including Amtrak, Rider Express and BC Ferries Connector. From Seattle, the bus ride to Surrey takes 266 km and will cost you around $154. From Victoria, the ticket costs about $169 for a journey of 346 km. Surrey’s bus station is located 21 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Surrey
Where to stay in Surrey
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ramada by Wyndham Surrey/Langley and Best Western Peace Arch Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Surrey
Most booked hotels in Surrey
Hiring a car in Surrey
Expect to pay $2.21 per litre in Surrey (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $26.44 and $35.26. The most frequently booked car type in Surrey is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Ford Edge or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.