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.

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 December
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Red Deer in December
Estimated hotel price
$138
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 Dollar, among others, in Calgary.

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 Dollar, among others, in Calgary.

Airports near Red Deer

Airlines serving Red Deer

Lufthansa
Good (8,199 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,560 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,181 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,036 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,498 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,104 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,951 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,498 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,504 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,453 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,371 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,813 reviews)
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Where to stay in Red Deer

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Prairie Crest Red Deer by IHG and Holiday Inn Express Red Deer North By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Red Deer

Most booked hotels in Red Deer

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Red Deer
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$106+
Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Red Deer
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$130+
iHotel and Conference Centre Red Deer
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$94+
Baymont by Wyndham Red Deer
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$85+

Hiring a car in Red Deer

Expect to pay $2.05 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 $24.51 and $32.68. Compact (Jeep Compass or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Red Deer, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.05 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 $24.51 and $32.68. Compact (Jeep Compass or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Red Deer, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.