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 10 days in order to fully appreciate everything Reading has to offer.
Where to Eat in Reading
If you’re looking for affordable options, CAU Reading (The Oracle Shopping Centre) and Forbury's Restaurant (One Forbury Square) are great picks. For delicious green meals, London St Brasserie (Riverside Oracle 2-4 London Street) and The Pack Saddle at Mapledurham (Chazey Heath) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Reading.
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 30 miles from Reading. The shortest flight to Reading from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 18h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Reading, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Reading to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around RM 106 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about RM 211 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 6 miles from the city centre, Reading Mortimer is the busiest station in Reading. Another popular train station is Reading Theale, located 4 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Reading is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 37 miles from Reading. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and U-Save, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Reading, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Reading takes 110 miles and will cost you around RM 31. From Bristol, the ticket costs about RM 26 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Reading Queen's Rd, located 0.7 miles from the city centre of Reading. Reading Calcott is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city centre.
Airports near Reading
Airlines serving Reading
Where to stay in Reading
Average rates range from around RM 415 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 550 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading and Crescent Hotel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Reading
Most booked hotels in Reading
Hiring a car in Reading
Expect to pay RM 7.71 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 RM 92.49 and RM 123.31. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Reading, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.