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 among the most popular tourist destinations 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, One Eleven Grill (108 - 5301 43 St) and 50 West Bistro (4930B Ross St) are great picks.

When to visit Red Deer

Red Deer in January
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Red Deer in January
Estimated hotel price
£60
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 Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Red Deer Radisson Hotel, located 2 miles from the city centre of Red Deer. Red Deer 7150 50 Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.

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 Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Red Deer Radisson Hotel, located 2 miles from the city centre of Red Deer. Red Deer 7150 50 Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Red Deer

Airlines serving Red Deer

Lufthansa
Good (7,192 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,370 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,098 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,958 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,893 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,824 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,844 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,591 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,683 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,360 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,322 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (929 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 Days Inn by Wyndham 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 (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£69+
Motel 6 Red Deer
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
£42+
Empire Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
£41+
Super 8 by Wyndham Red Deer
2 stars
Mediocre (3.9, Mediocre reviews)
£31+

Hiring a car in Red Deer

Expect to pay £0.87 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 £10.33 and £13.77. 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, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £0.87 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 £10.33 and £13.77. 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, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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