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 4 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 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3.2 °F, with an average temperature of 14 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 3.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Red Deer, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.
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 center. The shortest flight to Red Deer from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 18h 03m.
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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Calgary.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Red Deer, including Cold Shot, Rider Express and Red Arrow. From Calgary, the bus ride to Red Deer takes 121 km and will cost you around $47. From Edmonton, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 129 km. 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 center.
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
Renting a car in Red Deer
Renting a car in Red Deer costs $54 per day, on average, or $218 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon 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 $64.96 and $86.61. The most frequently booked car type in Red Deer is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Red Deer
Compact SUV
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$38/day
Pickup truck
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$42/day