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 34 miles from Reading. The shortest flight to Reading from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 27h 36m.

Car

Another option to get to Reading is to pick up a car hire from Newark, which is about 96 miles from Reading. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Thrifty, among others, in Newark.

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 27h 36m.

Car

Another option to get to Reading is to pick up a car hire from Newark, which is about 96 miles from Reading. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Thrifty, among others, in Newark.

Airports near Reading

Airlines serving Reading

KLM
Good (1,596 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,282 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,468 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,110 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,688 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,458 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,024 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,556 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,861 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,538 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (321 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,046 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, Excellent reviews)
S$ 182+
Candlewood Suites Reading By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 125+
Homewood Suites by Hilton Reading
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 157+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Reading Airport By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 121+
SureStay Plus by Best Western Reading North
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 110+
Days Inn by Wyndham Reading Wyomissing
2 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
S$ 96+

Hiring a car in Reading

Expect to pay S$ 1.57 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$ 18.73 and S$ 24.97. The most frequently booked car type in Reading is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 24% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.57 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$ 18.73 and S$ 24.97. The most frequently booked car type in Reading is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 24% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.