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 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 25h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Reading, followed by Acela. 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 Washington, D.C., expect to pay about S$ 14 for a 1h 51m 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 Alamo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Reading, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Reading takes 145 km and will cost you around S$ 42. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about S$ 42 for a journey of 185 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 25h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Reading, followed by Acela. 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 Washington, D.C., expect to pay about S$ 14 for a 1h 51m 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 Alamo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Reading, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Reading takes 145 km and will cost you around S$ 42. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about S$ 42 for a journey of 185 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

PHLPhiladelphia
BWIBaltimore/Washington
MDTHarrisburg

Airlines serving Reading

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,156 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,896 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 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

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Doubletree By Hilton Reading
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 183+
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SureStay Plus by Best Western Reading North
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 106+
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Holiday Inn Express And Suites Reading, An IHG Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 135+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Reading Wyomissing
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 128+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Reading Wyomissing
2 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
S$ 73+
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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$ 14.40 and S$ 19.20. The most frequently booked car type in Reading is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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$ 14.40 and S$ 19.20. The most frequently booked car type in Reading is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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