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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 8 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
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Red Deer in June
Estimated hotel price
£70
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 Turo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Red Deer 7150 50 Ave, located 2 miles from the city centre of Red Deer. Red Deer Radisson Hotel 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 Turo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

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

Airports near Red Deer

Airlines serving Red Deer

Lufthansa
Good (7,972 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,944 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,460 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,936 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,208 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,683 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,769 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,999 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (405 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,234 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,313 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,330 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

Prairie Crest Red Deer by IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£53+
iHotel and Conference Centre Red Deer
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£56+
Sandman Hotel Red Deer
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£59+
Baymont by Wyndham Red Deer
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£45+
Empire Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£46+
Super 8 by Wyndham Red Deer
2 stars
Okay (4, Okay reviews)
£38+

Hiring a car in Red Deer

Hiring a car in Red Deer costs £45 per day, on average, or £359 if you want to hire it for 8 days.

Expect to pay £1.06 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 £12.66 and £16.88.

Hiring a car in Red Deer costs £45 per day, on average, or £359 if you want to hire it for 8 days.

Expect to pay £1.06 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 £12.66 and £16.88.