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 5 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 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 £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about £56 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 Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Surrey, including Quick Shuttle, BC Ferries Connector and Amtrak. From Seattle, the bus ride to Surrey takes 195 miles and will cost you around £37. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about £55 for a journey of 500 miles. Surrey’s bus station is located 13 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Surrey
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
Hiring a car in Surrey
Hiring a car in Surrey costs £42 per day, on average, or £212 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Surrey.
Expect to pay £1.09 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 £13.01 and £17.34. 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 Economy car hire (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.