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 25 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 - 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
AED 497
1 night at 3-star hotel
Surrey in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 497
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

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Surrey, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Surrey to Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around AED 66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about AED 125 for a 4h 00m 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 Alamo and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Surrey, including Quick Shuttle, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Surrey takes 113 km and will cost you around AED 231. From Bellingham, the ticket costs about AED 118 for a journey of 145 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

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Surrey, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Surrey to Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around AED 66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about AED 125 for a 4h 00m 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 Alamo and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Surrey, including Quick Shuttle, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Surrey takes 113 km and will cost you around AED 231. From Bellingham, the ticket costs about AED 118 for a journey of 145 km. Surrey’s bus station is located 21 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Surrey

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,539 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)
AED 1,074+
The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 974+
Pan Pacific Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,120+
Century Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 762+
Empire Landmark Hotel
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
AED 198+

Hiring a car in Surrey

Expect to pay AED 5.26 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 AED 63.02 and AED 84.03.

Expect to pay AED 5.26 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 AED 63.02 and AED 84.03.