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, DANS at Green Hills (2444 Morgantown Rd) and Coastal Grille (2713 N Meridian Blvd) are great picks.
When to visit Reading
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.
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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 7h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Reading, followed by Acela. The train journey from Reading to Baltimore takes 1h 08m and costs around €10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about €17 for a 1h 17m 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 Budget and Dollar, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Reading, including Greyhound, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Wilmington, the bus ride to Reading takes 89 km and will cost you around €868. From Allentown, the ticket costs about €38 for a journey of 137 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.
Airlines serving Reading
Where to stay in Reading
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Reading and SureStay Plus by Best Western Reading North.
Where to stay in popular areas of Reading
Most booked hotels in Reading
Hiring a car in Reading
Expect to pay €0.86 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 €10.25 and €13.66. The most frequently booked car type in Reading is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.