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 January
Estimated hotel price
AED 373
1 night at 3-star hotel
Reading in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 373
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 18h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Reading, followed by Acela. The train journey from Reading to New York takes 1h 01m and costs around AED 40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about AED 257 for a 1h 35m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Reading is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 106 miles from Reading. You’ll find branches of Ace and Alamo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Reading, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Reading takes 21 miles and will cost you around AED 62. From Boston, the ticket costs about AED 213 for a journey of 425 miles. The most popular bus station is Reading 518 Penn St, located 0.0 miles from the city centre of Reading. Reading Fairground Square Mall is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 18h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Reading, followed by Acela. The train journey from Reading to New York takes 1h 01m and costs around AED 40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about AED 257 for a 1h 35m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Reading is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 106 miles from Reading. You’ll find branches of Ace and Alamo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Reading, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Reading takes 21 miles and will cost you around AED 62. From Boston, the ticket costs about AED 213 for a journey of 425 miles. The most popular bus station is Reading 518 Penn St, located 0.0 miles from the city centre of Reading. Reading Fairground Square Mall is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Reading

ABEAllentown-Bethlehem
PHLPhiladelphia
MDTHarrisburg

Airlines serving Reading

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,744 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,694 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,112 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,859 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,193 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,652 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,143 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,127 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,787 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

Hiring a car in Reading

Expect to pay AED 3.05 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 36.58 and AED 48.77. The most frequently booked car type in Reading is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.05 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 36.58 and AED 48.77. The most frequently booked car type in Reading is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.