Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Red Deer travel guide

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You're Going to Love Red Deer

With a population of 73,593, Red Deer is a must-see destination in Alberta, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Red Deer has to offer.

Where to Eat in Red Deer

If you’re looking for affordable options, Earls Kitchen + Bar - Red Deer (2111 Gaetz Avenue) and ABC Country (2085 Gaetz Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Red Deer

Red Deer in December
Estimated hotel price
$168
1 night at 3-star hotel
Red Deer in December
Estimated hotel price
$168
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Red Deer in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -16 °C, with an average temperature of -10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 97 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Red Deer, with an average rainfall of 13 mm.

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Temperatures
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How to Get to Red Deer

Plane

When flying to Red Deer, you’ll arrive at Red Deer (YQF), which is located 7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Red Deer is to pick up a car hire from Calgary, which is about 85 miles from Red Deer. You’ll find branches of Avis and Alamo, among others, in Calgary.

Plane

When flying to Red Deer, you’ll arrive at Red Deer (YQF), which is located 7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Red Deer is to pick up a car hire from Calgary, which is about 85 miles from Red Deer. You’ll find branches of Avis and Alamo, among others, in Calgary.

Airports near Red Deer

Airlines serving Red Deer

Lufthansa
Good (8,053 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,036 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,397 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,232 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,600 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,808 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (929 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,580 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,815 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,154 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,405 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,370 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,274 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,478 reviews)
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Where to stay in Red Deer

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn & Suites and Prairie Crest Red Deer by IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Red Deer

Most booked hotels in Red Deer

Prairie Crest Red Deer by IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$124+
iHotel and Conference Centre Red Deer
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$113+
Sandman Hotel Red Deer
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$148+
Super 8 by Wyndham Red Deer
2 stars
Okay (4.1, Okay reviews)
$70+

Hiring a car in Red Deer

Expect to pay $2.63 per litre in Red Deer (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.53 and $42.04.

Expect to pay $2.63 per litre in Red Deer (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.53 and $42.04.