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
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Reading in October
Estimated hotel price
$104
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 Orlando and takes around 8h 10m.

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 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 30 miles from Reading. The shortest flight to Reading from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 8h 10m.

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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Reading

BZZBrize Norton
OXFOxford Kidlington

Airlines serving Reading

Lufthansa
Good (8,176 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,554 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,146 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,025 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,492 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,267 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,637 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,061 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,644 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,924 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,429 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,498 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,425 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,439 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,357 reviews)
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Where to stay in Reading

Average rates range from around $82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $128 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 $845 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Reading are about 59% 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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Greenlands Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1352 reviews)
$191+
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Voco Reading By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2316 reviews)
$107+
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Phyllis Court Members Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 897 reviews)
$218+
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Hotel du Vin & Bistro Henley-on-Thames
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1755 reviews)
$151+
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The White Hart
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 199 reviews)
$103+
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Hilton Reading
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2040 reviews)
$94+
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Renting a car in Reading

Renting a car in Reading costs $35 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $7.84 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 $94.03 and $125.37. 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 $35 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $7.84 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 $94.03 and $125.37. 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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