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.
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 34 miles from Reading. The shortest flight to Reading from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 26h 23m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Reading.
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 Dollar and Hertz, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Reading, including Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus. From Wilmington, the bus ride to Reading takes 50 miles and will cost you around S$ 1,227. From Allentown, the ticket costs about S$ 54 for a journey of 85 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.
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
Hiring a car in Reading
Expect to pay S$ 1.21 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 S$ 14.48 and S$ 19.31. The most frequently booked car type in Reading is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.