Reading travel guide
Reading Tourism | Reading Guide
You're Going to Love Reading
With a population of 244,070, Reading is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Reading has to offer.
Where to Eat in Reading
If you’re looking for affordable options, Buenasado Argentine Steakhouse - Reading (Unit 28 Lower Mall) and Butt Inn (Station Road) are great picks.
When to visit Reading
How to Get to Reading
Plane
Although Reading doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 49 km from Reading. The shortest flight to Reading from the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 7h 50m.
Car
Another option to get to Reading is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 59 km from Reading. You’ll find branches of U-Save and FlexWays, among others, in London.
Airlines serving Reading
Where to stay in Reading
Average rates range from around AED 296 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 481 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Reading, with prices from AED 70 to AED 2,141 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Reading are about 66% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Reading
Most booked hotels in Reading
Hiring a car in Reading
Expect to pay AED 8.45 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 AED 101.35 and AED 135.14. The most frequently booked car type in Reading is Economy (Citroen C3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.