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

Reading travel guide

Reading Tourism | Reading Guide

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
S$ 136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Reading in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 136
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 31h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Reading is to pick up a car hire from Washington, D.C., which is about 185 km from Reading. You’ll find branches of Dollar 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 54 km from Reading. The shortest flight to Reading from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 31h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Reading is to pick up a car hire from Washington, D.C., which is about 185 km from Reading. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airports near Reading

Airlines serving Reading

Lufthansa
Good (8,106 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,531 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,082 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,428 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,450 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,615 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (937 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,895 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,602 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,860 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,272 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,469 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (416 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,308 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,593 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

Most booked hotels in Reading

Doubletree By Hilton Reading
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 169+
Candlewood Suites Reading By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 144+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Reading Airport By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 132+
SureStay Plus by Best Western Reading North
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 106+
Red Roof Inn Reading
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
S$ 100+
Days Inn by Wyndham Reading Wyomissing
2 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
S$ 74+

Hiring a car in Reading

Expect to pay S$ 1.51 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 S$ 18.01 and S$ 24.01. The most frequently booked car type in Reading is Full-size (Mazda CX-90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Tucson or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.51 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 S$ 18.01 and S$ 24.01. The most frequently booked car type in Reading is Full-size (Mazda CX-90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Tucson or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.