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

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.

Where to Eat in Reading

If you’re looking for affordable options, Coastal Grille (2713 N Meridian Blvd) and Cheers Bistro at the DoubleTree (701 Penn St) are great picks.

When to visit Reading

Reading in December
Estimated hotel price
$181
1 night at 3-star hotel
Reading in December
Estimated hotel price
$181
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 34 miles from Reading. The shortest flight to Reading from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 26h 46m.

Car

Another option to get to Reading is to pick up a car hire from Washington, D.C., which is about 115 miles from Reading. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Plane

Although Reading doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Allentown-Bethlehem (ABE), which is located 34 miles from Reading. The shortest flight to Reading from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 26h 46m.

Car

Another option to get to Reading is to pick up a car hire from Washington, D.C., which is about 115 miles from Reading. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airports near Reading

ABEAllentown-Bethlehem
PHLPhiladelphia
MDTHarrisburg

Airlines serving Reading

Lufthansa
Good (8,220 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,213 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,068 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,475 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,565 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (959 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,205 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,617 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,482 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,386 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,040 reviews)
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Where to stay in Reading

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Reading By IHG and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Reading Wyomissing.

Where to stay in popular areas of Reading

Hiring a car in Reading

Expect to pay $2.02 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 $24.13 and $32.17. 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 (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.02 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 $24.13 and $32.17. 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 (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.