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 August
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Reading in August
Estimated hotel price
$96
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 30 miles from Reading. The shortest flight to Reading from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h.

Car

Another option to get to Reading is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 37 miles from Reading. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and Avis, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Reading doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 30 miles from Reading. The shortest flight to Reading from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h.

Car

Another option to get to Reading is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 37 miles from Reading. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and Avis, among others, in London.

Airports near Reading

BZZBrize Norton
OXFOxford Kidlington

Airlines serving Reading

Lufthansa
Good (8,202 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,560 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,181 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,048 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,511 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,660 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,956 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,509 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,506 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,455 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,585 reviews)
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Where to stay in Reading

Average rates range from around $81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $129 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Reading, with prices from $19 to $826 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Reading are about 72% 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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Voco Reading By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2325 reviews)
$109+
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Hotel du Vin & Bistro Henley-on-Thames
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1769 reviews)
$154+
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Badgemore Park
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1192 reviews)
$149+
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Phyllis Court Members Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 905 reviews)
$219+
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The White Hart
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 199 reviews)
$108+
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pentahotel Reading
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3284 reviews)
$78+
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Renting a car in Reading

Renting a car in Reading costs $38 per day, on average, or $153 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $8.29 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 $99.48 and $132.64. The most frequently booked car type in Reading is Economy (Citroen C3 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, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Reading costs $38 per day, on average, or $153 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $8.29 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 $99.48 and $132.64. The most frequently booked car type in Reading is Economy (Citroen C3 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, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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