Red Deer Travel Guide

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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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Red Deer has to offer.

Activities & attractions in Red Deer

Shopping

Where Age Old and New Age Meet

Other

Bower Place

Outlet

Parkland Mall - Central Alberta's Convenience Shopping Centre

Clothing & Accessories

If you’re looking for affordable options, Earls Kitchen + Bar - Red Deer (2111 Gaetz Avenue) and ABC Country (2085 Gaetz Ave) are great picks.

Red Deer in September

Estimated hotel price

C$ 117

1 night at 3-star hotel

C$ 117

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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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 Budget, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Red Deer 7150 50 Ave, located 4 km from downtown Red Deer. Red Deer Radisson Hotel 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 Budget, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

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

Airports near Red Deer

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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

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iHotel and Conference Centre Red Deer

3 stars

Good (7.9, Good reviews)

C$ 96+

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Park Hill Inn & Suites

2 stars

Good (7.9, Good reviews)

C$ 71+

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Red Deer Resort & Casino

3 stars

Good (7.7, Good reviews)

C$ 139+

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Motel 6 Red Deer

2 stars

Good (7.1, Good reviews)

C$ 77+

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Baymont by Wyndham Red Deer

3 stars

Good (6.9, Good reviews)

C$ 85+

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Super 8 by Wyndham Red Deer

2 stars

Okay (4, Okay reviews)

C$ 69+

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Renting a car in Red Deer costs C$ 86 per day, on average, or C$ 259 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.06 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$ 24.69 and C$ 32.92. 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 Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Red Deer costs C$ 86 per day, on average, or C$ 259 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

Best car rental deals in Red Deer

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 31/day

Supplier choice

5 adults, 5 Bags

C$ 31/day

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Red Deer Tourism | Red Deer Guide

You're Going to Love Red Deer

Activities & attractions in Red Deer

Shopping

Where to Eat in Red Deer

When to visit Red Deer

How to Get to Red Deer

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Car

Bus

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Airports near Red Deer

Airlines serving Red Deer

Where to stay in Red Deer

Where to stay in popular areas of Red Deer

Most booked hotels in Red Deer

Renting a car in Red Deer

Best car rental deals in Red Deer