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

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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 3 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, CAU Reading (The Oracle Shopping Centre) and Forbury's Restaurant (One Forbury Square) are great picks. For delicious green meals, London St Brasserie (Riverside Oracle 2-4 London Street) and The Pack Saddle at Mapledurham (Chazey Heath) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Reading.

When to visit Reading

Reading in April
Estimated hotel price
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Reading in April
Estimated hotel price
$70
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 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Reading, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Reading to Bristol takes 1h 35m and costs around $44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $36 for a 1h 49m trip. Located 6 miles from the city center, Reading Mortimer is the busiest station in Reading. Another popular train station is Reading Theale, located 4 miles from the center.

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 U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Reading using National Express or FlixBus. The most popular bus station is Reading Queen's Rd, located 0.7 miles from downtown Reading. Reading Calcott is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city center.

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 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Reading, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Reading to Bristol takes 1h 35m and costs around $44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $36 for a 1h 49m trip. Located 6 miles from the city center, Reading Mortimer is the busiest station in Reading. Another popular train station is Reading Theale, located 4 miles from the center.

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 U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Reading using National Express or FlixBus. The most popular bus station is Reading Queen's Rd, located 0.7 miles from downtown Reading. Reading Calcott is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Reading

BZZBrize Norton
OXFOxford Kidlington

Airlines serving Reading

Lufthansa
Good (7,416 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,373 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,963 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,926 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,926 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,159 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,487 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,254 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,901 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Reading

Average rates range from around $96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $285 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading and Crescent Hotel. 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 20% 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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Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 459 reviews)
$798+
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The Elvetham Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1538 reviews)
$104+
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The Relais Henley
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1396 reviews)
$188+
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The White Hart
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 187 reviews)
$101+
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pentahotel Reading
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2841 reviews)
$77+
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Hilton Reading
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1923 reviews)
$116+
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Renting a car in Reading

Renting a car in Reading costs $43 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Reading, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Reading costs $43 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Reading, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Reading

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