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 3 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 MR MIKES - Red Deer (6701 Gaetz Avenue) are great picks.
When to visit Red Deer
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.
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 Thrifty, among others, in Calgary.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Red Deer, including Rider Express, Cold Shot and Red Arrow. From Calgary, the bus ride to Red Deer takes 75 miles and will cost you around £37. From Lloydminster, the ticket costs about £115 for a journey of 300 miles. 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.
Airlines serving Red Deer
Where to stay in Red Deer
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn & Suites Red Deer and TownePlace Suites by Marriott Red Deer.
Where to stay in popular areas of Red Deer
Most booked hotels in Red Deer
Hiring a car in Red Deer
Expect to pay £1.15 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 £13.69 and £18.25. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Red Deer, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.