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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, Cheers Bistro at the DoubleTree (701 Penn St) and Mimmo's Restaurant (290 Morgantown Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Reading

Reading in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Reading in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 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 Harrisburg (MDT), which is located 73 km from Reading. The shortest flight to Reading from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 26h 07m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Reading. The train journey from Reading to Newark takes 1h 04m and costs around S$ 22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about S$ 8 for a 1h 09m 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 Hertz, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Reading, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Allentown, the bus ride to Reading takes 137 km and will cost you around S$ 66. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about S$ 76 for a journey of 306 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.

Plane

Although Reading doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Harrisburg (MDT), which is located 73 km from Reading. The shortest flight to Reading from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 26h 07m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Reading. The train journey from Reading to Newark takes 1h 04m and costs around S$ 22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about S$ 8 for a 1h 09m 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 Hertz, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Reading, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Allentown, the bus ride to Reading takes 137 km and will cost you around S$ 66. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about S$ 76 for a journey of 306 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 (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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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

Most booked hotels in Reading

Doubletree By Hilton Reading
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 199+
SureStay Plus by Best Western Reading North
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 103+
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Reading, An IHG Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 148+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Reading Wyomissing
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 160+
Days Inn by Wyndham Reading Wyomissing
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
S$ 88+

Hiring a car in Reading

Expect to pay S$ 1.20 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$ 14.37 and S$ 19.15. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Reading, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 1.20 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$ 14.37 and S$ 19.15. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Reading, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

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