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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Surrey has to offer.
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 flying to Surrey, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Coal Harbour (CXH), which is located 23 km from the city centre.
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 £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about £20 for a 4h 00m trip. The train station in Surrey is called Surrey, and is located 19 km from the city centre.
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 Avis, among others, in Vancouver.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Surrey, including Amtrak, BC Ferries Connector and Rider Express. From Seattle, the bus ride to Surrey takes 266 km and will cost you around £79. From Victoria, the ticket costs about £87 for a journey of 340 km. Surrey’s bus station is located 21 km from the city centre.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ramada by Wyndham Surrey/Langley and Comfort Inn & Suites.
Hiring a car in Surrey costs £45 per day, on average, or £224 if you want to hire it for 5 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Surrey.
Expect to pay £1.12 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 £13.40 and £17.86. The most frequently booked car type in Surrey is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.