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 4 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Deer Lake from the United States departs from New York and takes around 5h 01m.

Car

Another option to get to Deer Lake is to pick up a car rental from Gander, which is about 128 miles 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 4 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Deer Lake from the United States departs from New York and takes around 5h 01m.

Car

Another option to get to Deer Lake is to pick up a car rental from Gander, which is about 128 miles 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 (845 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (267 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,967 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (165 reviews)
Flair Airlines
Good (179 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, 459 reviews)
$174+
Driftwood Inn
3 stars
Good (6.9, 332 reviews)
$105+

Renting a car in Deer Lake

Renting a car in Deer Lake costs $128 per day, on average, or $256 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $5.22 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 $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in Deer Lake is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Deer Lake costs $128 per day, on average, or $256 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $5.22 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 $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in Deer Lake is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.