Reading travel guide
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You're Going to Love Reading
With a population of 88 082, Reading is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, United States.
When to visit Reading
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Reading in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -7 °C, with an average temperature of -2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 119 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Reading, with an average rainfall of 61 mm.
How to Get to Reading
Plane
Although Reading doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Allentown-Bethlehem (ABE), which is located 54 km from Reading. The shortest flight to Reading from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h 49m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Reading, followed by Acela. The train journey from Reading to Newark takes 1h 00m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $7 for a 1h 11m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Reading is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 170 km from Reading. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Reading, including Megabus, Greyhound and OurBus. From Allentown, the bus ride to Reading takes 137 km and will cost you around $33. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 193 km. The most popular bus station is Reading 518 Penn St, located 0.1 km from the city centre of Reading. Reading Fairground Square Mall is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Reading
Where to stay in Reading
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Reading and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Reading Wyomissing.
Where to stay in popular areas of Reading
Hiring a car in Reading
Expect to pay $1.70 per litre in Reading (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.39 and $27.19. The most frequently booked car type in Reading is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Prius c or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.