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 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 10 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 March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8361
1 night at 3-star hotel
Reading in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8361
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 49 km from Reading. The shortest flight to Reading from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 14h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Reading is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 59 km from Reading. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Reading doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 49 km from Reading. The shortest flight to Reading from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 14h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Reading is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 59 km from Reading. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Airports near Reading

BZZBrize Norton
OXFOxford Kidlington

Airlines serving Reading

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,680 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,388 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,381 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,784 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
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Where to stay in Reading

Average rates range from around ₹ 7,378 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 11,827 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Reading, with prices from ₹ 1,803 to ₹ 65,763 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Reading are about 63% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Reading

Most booked hotels in Reading

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Voco Reading By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,110+
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Hotel du Vin & Bistro Henley-on-Thames
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 16,512+
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The Elvetham Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,293+
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The White Hart
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,110+
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pentahotel Reading
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,053+
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Tylney Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 23,345+
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Hiring a car in Reading

Hiring a car in Reading costs ₹ 3,988 per day, on average, or ₹ 39,881 if you want to hire it for 10 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 220 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 ₹ 2,642 and ₹ 3,523. 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 Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Reading costs ₹ 3,988 per day, on average, or ₹ 39,881 if you want to hire it for 10 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 220 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 ₹ 2,642 and ₹ 3,523. 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 Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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