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. We recommend you stay at least 20 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 50 West Bistro (4930B Ross St) are great picks.

When to visit Red Deer

Red Deer in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 298
1 night at 3-star hotel
Red Deer in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 298
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.

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 National and Hertz, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Red Deer Radisson Hotel, located 4 km from the city centre of 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.

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 National and Hertz, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Red Deer Radisson Hotel, located 4 km from the city centre of 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

Airlines serving Red Deer

Lufthansa
Good (7,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,584 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,780 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,688 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,211 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,210 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,935 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,290 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (851 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

iHotel and Conference Centre Red Deer
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 311+
Motel 6 Red Deer
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
AED 213+
Empire Inn & Suites
2 stars
Okay (5.6, Okay reviews)
AED 231+
Super 8 by Wyndham Red Deer
2 stars
Okay (4, Okay reviews)
AED 151+

Hiring a car in Red Deer

Expect to pay AED 4.56 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 AED 54.66 and AED 72.87. 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 Standard car hire (Chevrolet Silverado or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 4.56 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 AED 54.66 and AED 72.87. 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 Standard car hire (Chevrolet Silverado or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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