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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.

Where to Eat in Reading

If you’re looking for affordable options, Coastal Grille (2713 N Meridian Blvd) and Mimmo's Restaurant (290 Morgantown Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Reading

Reading in November
Estimated hotel price
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Reading in November
Estimated hotel price
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 Wellington and takes around 41h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Reading. The train journey from Reading to Newark takes 1h 03m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 08m 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 Dollar and Sixt, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Reading, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Greyhound and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Reading takes 145 km and will cost you around $49. From Silver Spring, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 274 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.

Airports near Reading

Airlines serving Reading

Lufthansa
Good (3,724 reviews)
KLM
Good (697 reviews)
SWISS
Good (818 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,486 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,204 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,063 reviews)
Air France
Good (840 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,219 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,822 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,414 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (204 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,074 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (759 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,013 reviews)
Finnair
Good (948 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (4,328 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (321 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,611 reviews)
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Where to stay in Reading

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Reading and SureStay Plus by Best Western Reading North.

Where to stay in popular areas of Reading

Hiring a car in Reading

Expect to pay $1.85 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 $22.11 and $29.48. The most frequently booked car type in Reading is Intermediate (Honda CR-V or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.