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
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
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Surrey, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Surrey to Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $25 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 Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Surrey, including Amtrak, BC Ferries Connector and Rider Express. From Seattle, the bus ride to Surrey takes 165 miles and will cost you around $100. From Victoria, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 211 miles. Surrey’s bus station is located 13 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Surrey
Where to stay in popular areas of Surrey
Most booked hotels in Surrey
Renting a car in Surrey
Renting a car in Surrey costs $39 per day, on average, or $116 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 40% cheaper than airport locations in Surrey.
Expect to pay $5.34 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 $64.05 and $85.40. 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.