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. Surrey deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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

Surrey in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 179
1 night at 3-star hotel
Surrey in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 179
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 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 S$ 49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about S$ 84 for a 7h 32m trip. The train station in Surrey is called Surrey, and is located 12 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Surrey is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 14 miles from Surrey. You’ll find branches of Trust Auto and Alamo, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Surrey, including BC Ferries Connector, Bus and Amtrak. From Seattle, the bus ride to Surrey takes 165 miles and will cost you around S$ 146. From Cordova Bay, the ticket costs about S$ 76 for a journey of 210 miles. Surrey’s bus station is located 13 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Surrey, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Coal Harbour (CXH), which is located 14 miles 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 S$ 49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about S$ 84 for a 7h 32m trip. The train station in Surrey is called Surrey, and is located 12 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Surrey is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 14 miles from Surrey. You’ll find branches of Trust Auto and Alamo, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Surrey, including BC Ferries Connector, Bus and Amtrak. From Seattle, the bus ride to Surrey takes 165 miles and will cost you around S$ 146. From Cordova Bay, the ticket costs about S$ 76 for a journey of 210 miles. Surrey’s bus station is located 13 miles from the city centre.

Airlines serving Surrey

Lufthansa
Good (7,163 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,830 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,880 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,883 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (821 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,227 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,122 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,423 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,896 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 Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Langley-Surrey.

Where to stay in popular areas of Surrey

Most booked hotels in Surrey

Hyatt Regency Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 228+
The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 222+
Pan Pacific Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 289+
Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 237+
Comfort Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 188+
Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 191+

Hiring a car in Surrey

Expect to pay S$ 1.66 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 S$ 19.89 and S$ 26.52. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Surrey, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 1.66 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 S$ 19.89 and S$ 26.52. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Surrey, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.