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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.

When to visit Reading

Reading in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Reading in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 137
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 24h 45m.

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 Baltimore, expect to pay about S$ 14 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 170 km from Reading. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Avis, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Reading, including Bus, OurBus and Greyhound. 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 24h 45m.

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 Baltimore, expect to pay about S$ 14 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 170 km from Reading. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Avis, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Reading, including Bus, OurBus and Greyhound. 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

KLM
Good (1,412 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,579 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,534 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,045 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,025 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,027 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,419 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,308 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,584 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,061 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,320 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,137 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,407 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$ 180+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Reading Airport By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 117+
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SureStay Plus by Best Western Reading North
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 91+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Reading Wyomissing
2 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
S$ 72+
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Econo Lodge Airport
2 stars
Okay (4.5, Okay reviews)
S$ 61+
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Hiring a car in Reading

Expect to pay S$ 1.18 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$ 14.09 and S$ 18.79. The most frequently booked car type in Reading is Full-size (Class Full-size Car 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, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.18 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$ 14.09 and S$ 18.79. The most frequently booked car type in Reading is Full-size (Class Full-size Car 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, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Reading

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