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. Red Deer deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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

Red Deer in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Red Deer in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 119
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 Avis and Hertz, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Red Deer, including Rider Express, Cold Shot and Red Arrow. From Calgary, the bus ride to Red Deer takes 121 km and will cost you around S$ 64. From Edmonton, the ticket costs about S$ 64 for a journey of 129 km. 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 Avis and Hertz, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Red Deer, including Rider Express, Cold Shot and Red Arrow. From Calgary, the bus ride to Red Deer takes 121 km and will cost you around S$ 64. From Edmonton, the ticket costs about S$ 64 for a journey of 129 km. 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 (4,598 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,279 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,923 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,700 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (836 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (910 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,495 reviews)
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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

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Red Deer
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
S$ 82+
Radisson Red Deer
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
S$ 111+
Sandman Hotel Red Deer
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
S$ 117+
Empire Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
S$ 78+
Super 8 by Wyndham Red Deer
2 stars
Okay (4.1, Okay reviews)
S$ 71+

Hiring a car in Red Deer

Expect to pay S$ 1.88 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 S$ 22.53 and S$ 30.04. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Red Deer, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 1.88 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 S$ 22.53 and S$ 30.04. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Red Deer, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.