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 54 km from Reading. The shortest flight to Reading from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 27h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Reading, followed by Acela. The train journey from Reading to Newark takes 1h 00m and costs around S$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about S$ 32 for a 1h 50m 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 Ace and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Reading, including Bus, OurBus and FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to Reading takes 129 km and will cost you around S$ 22. From Coral Hills, the ticket costs about S$ 38 for a journey of 266 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 Allentown-Bethlehem (ABE), which is located 54 km from Reading. The shortest flight to Reading from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 27h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Reading, followed by Acela. The train journey from Reading to Newark takes 1h 00m and costs around S$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about S$ 32 for a 1h 50m 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 Ace and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Reading, including Bus, OurBus and FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to Reading takes 129 km and will cost you around S$ 22. From Coral Hills, the ticket costs about S$ 38 for a journey of 266 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 (7,982 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,954 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,457 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,356 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,213 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,693 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,771 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,008 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,247 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,319 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,349 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$ 172+
Candlewood Suites Reading By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 129+
Courtyard by Marriott Reading Wyomissing
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 164+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Reading Wyomissing
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 118+
SureStay Plus by Best Western Reading North
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 101+
Days Inn by Wyndham Reading Wyomissing
2 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
S$ 71+

Hiring a car in Reading

Expect to pay S$ 1.49 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$ 17.80 and S$ 23.74. The most frequently booked car type in Reading is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.49 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$ 17.80 and S$ 23.74. The most frequently booked car type in Reading is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.