Reading travel guide
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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.
Where to Eat in Reading
If you’re looking for affordable options, CAU Reading (The Oracle Shopping Centre) and Côte Reading (9 The Riverside) 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Reading, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Reading to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around C$ 39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about C$ 33 for a 1h 38m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Reading is the busiest station in Reading. Another popular train station is Reading Mortimer, located 6 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Reading is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 59 km from Reading. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Reading, including National Express, FlixBus and Arriva. From Bristol, the bus ride to Reading takes 217 km and will cost you around C$ 14. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about C$ 14 for a journey of 338 km. The most popular bus station is Reading Queen's Rd, located 1.1 km from downtown Reading. Reading Calcott is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.
Airports near Reading
Airlines serving Reading
Where to stay in Reading
Average rates range from around C$ 174 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 301 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Crescent Hotel and Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading.
Where to stay in popular areas of Reading
Most booked hotels in Reading
Renting a car in Reading
Expect to pay C$ 2.44 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$ 29.18 and C$ 38.91.