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. Red Deer deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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
$167
1 night at 3-star hotel
Red Deer in December
Estimated hotel price
$167
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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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 Thrifty and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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 Thrifty and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Calgary.

Airports near Red Deer

YYCCalgary
YQFRed Deer

Airlines serving Red Deer

Lufthansa
Good (8,197 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,560 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,169 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,034 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,505 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,255 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,652 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,106 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,952 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,482 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,504 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,453 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,371 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,809 reviews)
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Where to stay in Red Deer

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Prairie Crest Red Deer by IHG and Holiday Inn Express Red Deer North By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Red Deer

Most booked hotels in Red Deer

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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Red Deer
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$127+
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Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Red Deer
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$156+
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iHotel and Conference Centre Red Deer
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$114+
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Baymont by Wyndham Red Deer
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$100+
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Hiring a car in Red Deer

Expect to pay $2.47 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 $29.53 and $39.37. Compact (Jeep Compass or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Red Deer, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.47 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 $29.53 and $39.37. Compact (Jeep Compass or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Red Deer, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.