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 June
Estimated hotel price
$161
1 night at 3-star hotel
Red Deer in June
Estimated hotel price
$161
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 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 Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Red Deer 7150 50 Ave, located 4 km from the city centre of Red Deer. Red Deer Radisson Hotel is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.

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 Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Red Deer 7150 50 Ave, located 4 km from the city centre of Red Deer. Red Deer Radisson Hotel is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Red Deer

YYCCalgary
YQFRed Deer

Airlines serving Red Deer

Lufthansa
Good (7,960 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,931 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,203 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,762 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,979 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,225 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,306 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,312 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

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iHotel and Conference Centre Red Deer
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$126+
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Sandman Hotel Red Deer
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$134+
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Motel 6 Red Deer
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$97+
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Baymont by Wyndham Red Deer
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$104+
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Empire Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
$105+
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Hiring a car in Red Deer

Hiring a car in Red Deer costs $111 per day, on average, or $443 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay $2.45 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 $29.35 and $39.13. The most frequently booked car type in Red Deer is Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Red Deer costs $111 per day, on average, or $443 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay $2.45 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 $29.35 and $39.13. The most frequently booked car type in Red Deer is Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.