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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Reading has to offer.
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 30m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Reading, followed by Acela. The train journey from Reading to Newark takes 0h 30m and costs around C$ 23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about C$ 7 for a 1h 08m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Reading is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 170 km from Reading. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Reading, including Megabus, FlixBus and American Airlines. From Allentown, the bus ride to Reading takes 137 km and will cost you around C$ 27. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about C$ 31 for a journey of 266 km. The most popular bus station is Reading 518 Penn St, located 0.1 km from downtown 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
Renting a car in Reading
Expect to pay C$ 1.41 per litre in Reading (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.90 and C$ 22.53. The most frequently booked car type in Reading is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.