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.

Where to Eat in Red Deer

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Red Deer (6365 50th Ave) and Blanco Cantina - Red Deer (110 500 Timberlands Drive) are great picks.

When to visit Red Deer

Red Deer in January
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Red Deer in January
Estimated hotel price
$137
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 Avis and Alamo, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Red Deer Radisson Hotel, located 4 km from the city centre of Red Deer. Red Deer 7150 50 Ave 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 Avis and Alamo, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

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

Airports near Red Deer

Airlines serving Red Deer

Lufthansa
Good (7,073 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,342 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,880 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,949 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,593 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,797 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,228 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,570 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,331 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,026 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,278 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,866 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,294 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (865 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 TownePlace Suites by Marriott Red Deer.

Where to stay in popular areas of Red Deer

Most booked hotels in Red Deer

iHotel and Conference Centre Red Deer
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$154+
Motel 6 Red Deer
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$98+
Empire Inn & Suites
2 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
$95+
Super 8 by Wyndham Red Deer
2 stars
Okay (4, Okay reviews)
$73+

Hiring a car in Red Deer

Expect to pay $1.97 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 $23.57 and $31.43. The most frequently booked car type in Red Deer is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Chevrolet Silverado or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.97 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 $23.57 and $31.43. The most frequently booked car type in Red Deer is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Chevrolet Silverado or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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