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

Reading travel guide

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You're Going to Love Reading

With a population of 244.070, Reading is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. 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 Reading has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Reading

If you’re looking for affordable options, Buenasado Argentine Steakhouse - Reading (Unit 28 Lower Mall) and Butt Inn (Station Road) are great picks.

When to visit Reading

Reading in October
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Reading in October
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Reading

Plane

Although Reading doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 49 km from Reading. The shortest flight to Reading from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Reading is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 59 km from Reading. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Reading doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 49 km from Reading. The shortest flight to Reading from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Reading is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 59 km from Reading. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Reading

BZZBrize Norton
OXFOxford Kidlington

Airlines serving Reading

KLM
Good (1,599 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,294 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,283 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,469 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,118 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,228 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,722 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,698 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,486 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,030 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,894 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,543 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,411 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,633 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
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Where to stay in Reading

Average rates range from around $78 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $121 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Reading, with prices from $19 to $583 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Reading are about 85% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Reading by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Reading

Most booked hotels in Reading

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Hotel du Vin & Bistro Henley-on-Thames
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1843 reviews)
$132+
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Badgemore Park
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1231 reviews)
$140+
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The Elvetham Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1930 reviews)
$111+
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The White Hart
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 226 reviews)
$77+
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pentahotel Reading
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3481 reviews)
$78+
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Holiday Inn Reading-South M4, Jct.11 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2632 reviews)
$64+
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Renting a car in Reading

Renting a car in Reading costs $32 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $8.78 per gallon in Reading (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $105.39 and $140.51. The most frequently booked car type in Reading is Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Reading costs $32 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $8.78 per gallon in Reading (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $105.39 and $140.51. The most frequently booked car type in Reading is Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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