Deer Lake travel guide

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You're Going to Love Deer Lake

With a population of 4,163, Deer Lake is a must-see destination in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Deer Lake deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Deer Lake

Deer Lake in February
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Deer Lake in February
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Deer Lake in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Deer Lake, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Deer Lake

Plane

When flying to Deer Lake, you’ll arrive at Deer Lake (YDF), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Deer Lake from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 04m.

Car

Another option to get to Deer Lake is to pick up a car rental from Gander, which is about 206 km from Deer Lake. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in Gander.

Plane

When flying to Deer Lake, you’ll arrive at Deer Lake (YDF), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Deer Lake from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 04m.

Car

Another option to get to Deer Lake is to pick up a car rental from Gander, which is about 206 km from Deer Lake. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in Gander.

Airports near Deer Lake

Airlines serving Deer Lake

KLM
Good (858 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,788 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (274 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,926 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (158 reviews)
Flair Airlines
Good (181 reviews)
Sunwing Airlines
Good (23 reviews)
PAL Airlines
Good (9 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Deer Lake

Most booked hotels in Deer Lake

Holiday Inn Express Deer Lake
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 454 reviews)
$141+
Driftwood Inn
3 stars
Good (6.9, 312 reviews)
$90+

Renting a car in Deer Lake

Renting a car in Deer Lake costs $118 per day, on average, or $236 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Deer Lake.

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Deer Lake (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 Deer Lake is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Deer Lake costs $118 per day, on average, or $236 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Deer Lake.

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Deer Lake (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 Deer Lake is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.