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.

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

Red Deer in December

Estimated hotel price

$172

1 night at 3-star hotel

$172

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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Plane

When flying to Red Deer, you’ll arrive at Red Deer (YQF), which is located 11 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Red Deer is to pick up a car hire from Calgary, which is about 137 km from Red Deer. You’ll find branches of Avis 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 11 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Red Deer is to pick up a car hire from Calgary, which is about 137 km from Red Deer. You’ll find branches of Avis and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Calgary.

Airports near Red Deer

YYCCalgary

YQFRed Deer

Airlines serving Red Deer

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Scandinavian Airlines

Good (2,022 reviews)

Emirates

Excellent (3,687 reviews)

United Airlines

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Cathay Pacific

Good (1,523 reviews)

ITA Airways

Good (1,399 reviews)

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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iHotel and Conference Centre Red Deer

3 stars

Good (7.7, Good reviews)

$132+

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Motel 6 Red Deer Ab

2 stars

Good (7.6, Good reviews)

$104+

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Coast Red Deer Hotel

2 stars

Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)

$98+

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Super 8 by Wyndham Red Deer

2 stars

Okay (4.4, Okay reviews)

$72+

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Expect to pay $2.59 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 $31.01 and $41.34. The most frequently booked car type in Red Deer is Intermediate (GMC Terrain or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is, on average, 33% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Red Deer Tourism | Red Deer Guide

You're Going to Love Red Deer

Where to Eat in Red Deer

When to visit Red Deer

How to Get to Red Deer

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Airports near Red Deer

Airlines serving Red Deer

Where to stay in Red Deer

Where to stay in popular areas of Red Deer

Most booked hotels in Red Deer

Hiring a car in Red Deer