With a population of 88,082, Reading is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, United States.
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 54 km from Reading.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Reading, followed by Acela. The train journey from Reading to Newark takes 0h 38m and costs around RM 81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about RM 24 for a 1h 11m trip.
Another option to get to Reading is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 170 km from Reading. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, 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 153 km and will cost you around RM 24. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about RM 57 for a journey of 282 km. The most popular bus station is Reading 518 Penn St, located 0.1 km from the city centre of Reading. Reading Fairground Square Mall is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km 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 RM 4.96 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 59.51 and RM 79.34. 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, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.