Reading car rentals from C$ 39/day

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Reading with a pick-up date of 9/8 and drop-off date of 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap car rentals in Reading

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Vauxhall Corsa car
Vauxhall Corsa
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
C$ 41/day
Cupra Leon car
Cupra Leon
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
C$ 42/day
Peugeot 3008 car
Peugeot 3008
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
C$ 65/day
Fiat 500 car
Fiat 500
or similar Small
2
2
2-3
C$ 39/day
Vauxhall Crossland car
Vauxhall Crossland
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
C$ 43/day
MG EHS car
MG EHS
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
C$ 55/day
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake car
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
or similar Large
5
2
4-5
C$ 115/day
Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.
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Most popular car type

Compact

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Reading car rentals

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in Reading with confidence.

How far in advance should you book a rental car in Reading?

You should book your rental car in Reading around 75 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best rental car company in Reading?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Reading are Sixt (10.0), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.3, 2 reviews), and Hertz (6.4).
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Rated 7.3/10
Hertz
Hertz
Rated 6.4/10
Europcar
Europcar
Rated 2.0/10

What is the most popular rental car in Reading?

Compact rentals (Ford Focus or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to rent in Reading. Compact rentals in Reading cost C$ 51/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as C$ 39/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Reading?

The cheapest month to rent a car in Reading is January at an average cost of C$ 33/day. May is the most expensive month to rent a car in Reading when prices are C$ 72/day on average, which tends to be 80% above the yearly average rental price for Reading.

What rental car company in Reading has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz each operate 3 locations in Reading, more than any other rental company.

Reading car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who rented a car in Reading 
GilesJul 2023
There appears to be a major vehicle shortage in Reading and only Enterprise were able to commit to providing, and then actually provide a vehicle of any kind.
Verified travelerJul 2023
Driving was fine, I travel to the UK often.
Verified travelerJul 2023
Expect to pay for additional driver.

KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Reading

  • Visiting Berkshire and seeing its many tourist attractions is much easier if you book car hire in Reading. And there really are some superb places to visit. The quaintest of all is the Museum of English Rural Life in the city centre, but venture further out and you’ll find plenty of other gems. A mere 10 miles from town is the ancient English settlement of Silchester, built in the 1st century by the Romans. There’s also Caversham Court with its enchanting gardens on the north bank of the Thames where it flows through the outskirts of the city.
  • If you’re flying in, the nearest airport that services Reading is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is just over 22 miles away. All the car hire desks are situated in Heathrow’s Terminals 2 to 5, and you can then take a free shuttle to the actual parking area to collect your Reading hire car. To do this from Terminal 2 or 3, go to the central bus station. Terminals 4 and 5 have shuttle departure points just outside Arrivals. All the major brands are represented, including Avis, Europcar, SIXT and Hertz. You’ll then have about a 45-minute drive to Reading itself.
  • Be particularly careful when driving on the main Inner Distribution Road (IDR) through the city. There are numerous points on the road where it’s easy to become disorientated or where you need to be aware of concealed entrances. Pay special attention when coming from the Broad Street Mall car park on to the Castle Hill section of the IDR, as you can’t see the oncoming traffic until it’s virtually on top of you. Keep your wits about you on the A4074 too: although it’s a wide and generally safe road, it encourages speeding and sometimes reckless driving.
  • The worst times to drive in Reading are during the week between 08:00 and 09:00. The evening rush hour isn’t quite as bad, although getting caught up in either of them will most likely add up to 20min to your trip. Once again, it’s the main IDR that is the source of most of the gridlock, so if you avoid the road at those times, you’ll find that your driving experience in Reading is a lot more pleasant.
  • Economy rental cars in Reading are around 50% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Reading

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Reading?

    When you’re booking car hire in Reading, you’d be well advised to get a vehicle that is just big enough for your needs, especially if you’re intending to spend a lot of time in the centre of town. Choose a smaller economy car or a compact model, or perhaps a small MPV if you can. If you want more luxury, a smaller saloon will do the trick. Once you’re away from the city centre and driving out to the rural areas around it, you can take advantage of something roomier, like a luxury saloon or a more sizeable 4x4.

  • What’s the speed limit in Reading?

    The speed limits can vary in Reading, with the usual speed limit set at 30mph. Other roads have had their speed limits reduced to 20mph. Make sure you check for signs when you’re driving on roads like Portman Road, where the speed limit has been reduced from 40mph to 30mph. Also keep an eye out for speed cameras near where Portman Road intersects with Chester Mews and Bridgewater Close.

  • Where are the best places to park in Reading?

    In Reading itself you can park in any number of Reading Borough Council car parks. These include ones at Broad Street Mall in the city centre, on Queen’s Road about a mile away from it, and on Recreation Road, from where it’s roughly a 15-minute bus ride into downtown Reading. Prices average out at around £1 per hour, with some of them offering the first 30min for free.

  • Can I rent an automatic car in Reading?

    Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Reading. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

  • Which car rental companies are at Heathrow airport (LHR)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, U-Save, Dollar, Arnold Clark, Europcar, Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz.

  • Which car rental companies are at Gatwick airport (LGW)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Gatwick airport include U-Save, Dollar, Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz.

  • Which car rental companies are at Stansted airport (STN)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Stansted airport include GREEN MOTION, Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Alamo.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Heathrow airport (LHR)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz and Alamo.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Gatwick airport (LGW)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz and Alamo.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Stansted airport (STN)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Stansted airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz and Alamo.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Reading?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • How much does a Compact car rental cost in Reading?

    A Compact car rental in Reading costs C$ 39 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Full Size car rental cost in Reading?

    A Full Size car rental in Reading costs C$ 137 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Reading?

    An Intermediate car rental in Reading costs C$ 49 per day, on average.

  • What is the most popular rental car location in Reading?

    In Reading, cars are most frequently rented at keddy by Europcar London Heathrow Airport (37 km from city centre ).

Reading car rental reviews and directory

 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Sixt

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Reading

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Locations in Reading

Fronting Rose Kiln Lane

+44 20 7018 8246

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.6

Value for money

7.3

3 locations in Reading

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Locations in Reading

171 Basingstoke Rd

+44 118 975 8200

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:00
Sunday10:00 - 15:00

Cow Lane

+44 118 956 9466

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

Qpark Car Park, Chatham Street

+44 118 956 0777

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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Reviews

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sep 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
Doing better. You could have been honest and truthful about the charges. I really think I should warn others on social media to avoid your company.

1 out of 1

Hertz

6.4

Okay

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.4

3 locations in Reading

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Locations in Reading

131 Wokingham Road

+44 118 324 0558

Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
Thursday08:30 - 17:30
Friday08:30 - 17:30
Saturday08:30 - 17:30

131 Wokingham Road

+44 118 324 0558

Monday09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday09:00 - 16:00
Thursday09:00 - 16:00
Friday09:00 - 16:00
Saturday09:30 - 12:00

25 Boulton Road

+44 118 986 1313

Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
Thursday08:30 - 17:30
Friday08:30 - 17:30
Saturday08:30 - 17:30

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No reviews available

Europcar

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

One location in Reading

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Locations in Reading

6-8 Commercial Road

+44 371 384 9952

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

National

8.5

Very good

One location in Reading

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Locations in Reading

Cow Lane

+44 118 956 9466

Monday00:00 - 00:00
Tuesday00:00 - 00:00
Wednesday00:00 - 00:00
Thursday00:00 - 00:00
Friday00:00 - 00:00
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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Avis

7.5

Good

One location in Reading

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Locations in Reading

45 Caversham Road

+44 344 544 9785

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00

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No reviews available

Budget

7.3

Good

One location in Reading

Locations in Reading

45 Caversham Road

+44 344 544 9736

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00

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No reviews available

keddy by Europcar

7.1

Good

One location in Reading

Locations in Reading

6-8 Commercial Rd

+44 371 384 9952

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00

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No reviews available

Dollar

6.1

Okay

One location in Reading

Locations in Reading

131 Wokingham Road

+44 118 324 0558

Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
Thursday08:30 - 17:30
Friday08:30 - 17:30
Saturday08:30 - 17:30

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No reviews available

FLIZZR

7.4

Good

One location in Reading

Locations in Reading

37B Caversham Rd

+44 844 499 3399

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Firefly

No score available yet

2 locations in Reading

Locations in Reading

131 Wokingham Road

+44 118 324 0558

Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
Thursday08:30 - 17:30
Friday08:30 - 17:30
Saturday08:30 - 17:30
Sunday10:00 - 15:00

25 Boulton Road

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Free2Move

No score available yet

2 locations in Reading

Locations in Reading

38 Portman Road

+44 118 939 4394

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:0013:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:0013:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:0013:00 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00

Peppard Road

+44 118 972 1114

Monday13:00 - 16:0008:00 - 16:00
Tuesday13:00 - 16:0008:00 - 16:00
Wednesday13:00 - 16:0008:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:0013:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:0013:00 - 16:00
Saturday13:00 - 16:0008:00 - 16:00

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No reviews available

Sunnycars

No score available yet

2 locations in Reading

Locations in Reading

131 Wokingham Road

Opening times not available

6-8 Commercial Road

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Thrifty

No score available yet

One location in Reading

Locations in Reading

15 Trafford Rd

+44 118 951 1123

Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
Thursday08:30 - 17:30
Friday08:30 - 17:30

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10 travellers who rented a car in Reading gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.4

Car rental locations in or near Reading

Reading car rental information

Pick-up locationReading
Car typesCompact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size station wagon, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini
Rental locations21
Airport locations0
Popular agencieskeddy by Europcar, Dollar, Europcar

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