Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. Red Deer deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Red Deer in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 108
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 The shortest domestic flight to Red Deer departs from Calgary and takes around 43m.

Car

Another option to get to Red Deer is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 137 km from Red Deer. You’ll find branches of Turo and Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Red Deer Radisson Hotel, located 4 km from downtown 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 The shortest domestic flight to Red Deer departs from Calgary and takes around 43m.

Car

Another option to get to Red Deer is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 137 km from Red Deer. You’ll find branches of Turo and Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Red Deer Radisson Hotel, located 4 km from downtown 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

YYCCalgary
YQFRed Deer

Airlines serving Red Deer

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (853 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

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iHotel and Conference Centre Red Deer
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 121+
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Park Hill Inn & Suite
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 89+
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Red Deer Resort & Casino
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 126+
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Motel 6 Red Deer
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
C$ 80+
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Empire Inn & Suites
2 stars
Okay (5.5, Okay reviews)
C$ 80+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Red Deer
2 stars
Okay (4, Okay reviews)
C$ 59+
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Renting a car in Red Deer

Renting a car in Red Deer costs C$ 76 per day, on average, or C$ 151 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.72 per litre in Red Deer (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 20.60 and C$ 27.47. The most frequently booked car type in Red Deer is Full-size (Class Full-size Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Chevrolet Silverado or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Red Deer costs C$ 76 per day, on average, or C$ 151 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.72 per litre in Red Deer (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 20.60 and C$ 27.47. The most frequently booked car type in Red Deer is Full-size (Class Full-size Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Chevrolet Silverado or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Red Deer

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 63/day

Economy

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 63/day

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