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 14 miles 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 $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $81 for a 7h 32m 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 Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Surrey, including Quick Shuttle, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Seattle, the bus ride to Surrey takes 195 miles and will cost you around $32. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 500 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 most popular train carrier serving Surrey, followed by VIA Rail Canada. 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 $81 for a 7h 32m 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 Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Surrey, including Quick Shuttle, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Seattle, the bus ride to Surrey takes 195 miles and will cost you around $32. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 500 miles. Surrey’s bus station is located 13 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Surrey

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,756 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)
$326+
The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3182 reviews)
$325+
Pan Pacific Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3026 reviews)
$380+
Civic Hotel Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 628 reviews)
$264+
Comfort Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 520 reviews)
$159+
Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 466 reviews)
$214+

Renting a car in Surrey

Renting a car in Surrey costs $46 per day, on average, or $139 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 39% 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 Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Buick LaCrosse or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Surrey costs $46 per day, on average, or $139 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 39% 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 Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Buick LaCrosse or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.