Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Olds travel guide

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You're Going to Love Olds

With a population of 6,947, Olds is a must-see destination in Alberta, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Olds deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Olds

If you’re looking for affordable options, Chef David's Cacio e Pepe Italian Bistro (5012 50 Avenue) and MR MIKES - Olds (5509 46 Street) are great picks.

When to visit Olds

Olds in October
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Olds in October
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Olds in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6.8 °F, with an average temperature of 15.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.7″. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Olds, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.

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How to Get to Olds

Plane

Although Olds doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Red Deer (YQF), which is located 46 km from Olds. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from WestJet, Delta, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Olds from the United States departs from Phoenix and takes around 3h.

Car

Another option to get to Olds is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 82 km from Olds. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in Calgary.

Plane

Although Olds doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Red Deer (YQF), which is located 46 km from Olds. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from WestJet, Delta, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Olds from the United States departs from Phoenix and takes around 3h.

Car

Another option to get to Olds is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 82 km from Olds. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in Calgary.

Airports near Olds

YYCCalgary
YQFRed Deer

Airlines serving Olds

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,634 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,091 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,050 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,477 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,091 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Olds

Most booked hotels in Olds

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Ramada by Wyndham Olds
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 337 reviews)
$96+
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Pomeroy Inn & Suites at Olds College
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 259 reviews)
$91+
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Best Western Of Olds
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 153 reviews)
$82+
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Didsbury Country Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 170 reviews)
$62+
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Golden West Motor Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 12 reviews)
$62+
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Motel8
2 stars
Good (7, 104 reviews)
$49+
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Renting a car in Olds

Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Olds (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23.

Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Olds (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23.

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