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$ 134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Reading in December
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 Allentown-Bethlehem (ABE), which is located 34 miles from Reading. The shortest flight to Reading from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 24h 41m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Reading, followed by Acela. The train journey from Reading to New York takes 0h 55m and costs around S$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about S$ 8 for a 1h 15m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Reading is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 106 miles from Reading. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Reading, including Greyhound, FlixBus and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Reading takes 21 miles and will cost you around S$ 50. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about S$ 27 for a journey of 165 miles. The most popular bus station is Reading 518 Penn St, located 0.0 miles from the city centre of Reading. Reading Fairground Square Mall is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 24h 41m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Reading, followed by Acela. The train journey from Reading to New York takes 0h 55m and costs around S$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about S$ 8 for a 1h 15m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Reading is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 106 miles from Reading. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Reading, including Greyhound, FlixBus and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Reading takes 21 miles and will cost you around S$ 50. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about S$ 27 for a journey of 165 miles. The most popular bus station is Reading 518 Penn St, located 0.0 miles from the city centre of Reading. Reading Fairground Square Mall is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Reading

Airlines serving Reading

Lufthansa
Good (7,938 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,905 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,322 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,431 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,188 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,578 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,622 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,952 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,217 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,283 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,948 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$ 168+
Candlewood Suites Reading By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 128+
Homewood Suites by Hilton Reading
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 160+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Reading Wyomissing
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 131+
SureStay Plus by Best Western Reading North
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 100+
Days Inn by Wyndham Reading Wyomissing
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
S$ 69+

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$ 18.02 and S$ 24.02. The most frequently booked car type in Reading is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 60% 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$ 18.02 and S$ 24.02. The most frequently booked car type in Reading is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.