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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Reading has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, DANS at Green Hills (2444 Morgantown Rd) and Coastal Grille (2713 N Meridian Blvd) are great picks.
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.
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 Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 36h 01m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Reading. The train journey from Reading to Newark takes 0h 33m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 28m trip.
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 Thrifty and Avis, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Reading, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Reading takes 95 miles and will cost you around $9. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 175 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.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Reading and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Reading Wyomissing.
Expect to pay $1.58 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 $18.85 and $25.13. 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 car hire (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.