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 - 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 February
Estimated hotel price
$221
1 night at 3-star hotel
Surrey in February
Estimated hotel price
$221
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 centre.

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 $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $80 for a 7h 32m 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 Alamo, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Surrey, including Rider Express, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Surrey takes 177 km and will cost you around $137. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $163 for a journey of 266 km. Surrey’s bus station is located 21 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Surrey, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Coal Harbour (CXH), which is located 23 km from the city centre.

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 $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $80 for a 7h 32m 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 Alamo, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Surrey, including Rider Express, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Surrey takes 177 km and will cost you around $137. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $163 for a journey of 266 km. Surrey’s bus station is located 21 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Surrey

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,547 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,619 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,305 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,954 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,463 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,869 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (823 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,662 reviews)
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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

Hyatt Regency Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$537+
The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$515+
Pan Pacific Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$588+
Century Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$385+
Empire Landmark Hotel
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
$88+

Hiring a car in Surrey

Expect to pay $2.31 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 $27.64 and $36.86.

Expect to pay $2.31 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 $27.64 and $36.86.