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
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel
Red Deer in December
Estimated hotel price
$173
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 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 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Calgary.

Airports near Red Deer

YYCCalgary
YQFRed Deer

Airlines serving Red Deer

Lufthansa
Good (8,109 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,532 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,089 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,616 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (937 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,908 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,603 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,860 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,283 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,469 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (417 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,308 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,602 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)
$115+
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Sandman Hotel Red Deer
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$145+
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Baymont by Wyndham Red Deer
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$104+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Red Deer
2 stars
Okay (4.1, Okay reviews)
$69+
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Hiring a car in Red Deer

Expect to pay $2.32 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 $27.76 and $37.01. 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 (Jeep Compass or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.32 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 $27.76 and $37.01. 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 (Jeep Compass or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.