Is the Vancouver Airport to Surrey taxi fare fixed?

No. Surrey is outside the YVR Richmond and Vancouver flat-fare zones, so the fare is usually calculated by taxi meter plus the YVR premium location charge where it applies.

What taxi meter rates apply for YVR to Surrey?

Published Metro Vancouver taxi meter rates are CAD $3.75 flag fall, CAD $2.18 per kilometre, and CAD $38.93 per hour waiting time. A YVR premium location charge may also apply for airport-origin trips outside the flat-fare zones.

Does the YVR to Surrey taxi fare include the airport charge?

This estimate includes the YVR $4 premium location charge for trips starting at Vancouver International Airport and travelling outside the Richmond or Vancouver flat-fare zones where the charge applies.

Why can Surrey taxi fares vary so much from YVR?

Surrey is a large city. A taxi to Surrey Central, Guildford, Newton, Fleetwood, Cloverdale, South Surrey or White Rock can have different distance, time and fare, so the final fare depends on the exact destination.

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Vancouver Airport to Surrey Taxi Fare

Q: How much is a taxi from Vancouver Airport to Surrey?

A taxi from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Surrey city centre is commonly shown as an estimated range of CAD $85 to CAD $105 one way, using published Metro Vancouver meter rates plus the YVR premium location charge. The exact fare can change by traffic and final drop-off point.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

Estimate the taxi fare from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Surrey using published BC Passenger Transportation Board Metro Vancouver taxi meter rates last reviewed in June 2026, route distance, ride duration and the YVR premium location charge for airport-origin trips outside the Richmond and Vancouver flat-fare zones.

Meter estimate + YVR $4 charge

How much is a taxi from Vancouver Airport to Surrey?

Estimated Fare

CAD $85.00 - $105.00

Estimated using BC Passenger Transportation Board Metro Vancouver taxi meter rates plus the YVR $4 premium location charge where it applies.

Trip route

From Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

To Surrey City Centre / Surrey Central, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Distance 34.5 km

Duration 35 min

Rate Mode Metro Vancouver meter

YVR Charge CAD $4.00

Trip type

Estimate condition

Apply YVR $4 premium location charge

Requested stop enroute

Extra stop minutes

Tolls / permitted extras CAD

Current fare estimate CAD $85.00 - $105.00

Fare breakdown

Trip summary

Route Map

Ride Distance 34.5 km

Ride Duration 35 min

About the Vancouver Airport to Surrey taxi fare estimate

Vancouver Airport to Surrey is not normally a YVR Richmond or Vancouver flat-zone fare. Since Surrey is outside those airport flat-fare zones, the trip is estimated by Metro Vancouver taxi meter rates plus the YVR premium location charge for trips that start at YVR.

This page uses Surrey City Centre / Surrey Central as the representative destination. Final fares can change for Guildford, Newton, Fleetwood, Cloverdale, South Surrey or White Rock because the distance, travel time, route choice and traffic conditions are different.

Published Metro Vancouver taxi meter rates used: CAD $3.75 flag, CAD $2.18 per km and CAD $38.93 per hour waiting time.
YVR to Surrey city centre is shown as an estimated range of CAD $85 to CAD $105 one way depending on traffic conditions and exact drop-off point.
The YVR $4 premium location charge may apply to airport-origin trips going outside the Richmond or Vancouver airport flat-fare zones.
Return trips, requested stops, tolls, cleaning charges and tips are not included unless entered separately. This page is for fare information only and does not book a taxi or guarantee the final fare.

Official Vancouver airport fare sources

This page is a public fare estimate guide based on YVR taxi fare information and BC Passenger Transportation Board Metro Vancouver common taxi rate references. Verify the latest premium location charge, meter rate, airport conditions and permitted extras before travel.

Sources: YVR – Taxis and zone fares • BC Passenger Transportation Board – Rule 9 common rate for Metro Vancouver

Disclaimer: This page does not book a taxi, replace official airport fare notices, confirm surcharge eligibility or guarantee the final fare. Final fare can vary by taxi meter, route choice, traffic conditions, waiting time, stops, tolls, clean-up fees, multiple drop-offs, airport rules and other permitted charges.