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Reading, United Kingdom
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Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

City Centre
Mini
Fiat 500 or comparable
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$19.73 per day
Reading East
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa or comparable
Vauxhall Corsa
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$22.38 per day
City Centre
Compact
Ford Focus or comparable
Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
$28.01 per day
Reading East
Compact Elite
Jeep Avenger or comparable
Jeep Avenger
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$22.51 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Reading East
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Qashqai or comparable
Nissan Qashqai
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$27.14 per day
City Centre
Standard SUV
MG HS or comparable
MG HS
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$48.58 per day
Reading East
Mini
Kia Picanto or comparable
Kia Picanto
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • Man.
Hertz
$22.15 per day
Reading East
Compact
Vauxhall Astra or comparable
Vauxhall Astra
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$23.70 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 23:44 on 24/04/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
$27 per day
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
48 km/h or 30 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
96 - 112 km/h or 60 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average petrol price
$1.88 per litre or $7.12 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
$1.80 per litre or $6.82 per gallon
Highest petrol price
$1.93 per litre or $7.32 per gallon

Top 20 cities near Reading

  1. Basingstoke starting at $25.72 per day
    21.6 km / 13.4 miles
  2. Slough starting at $22.05 per day
    26.3 km / 16.3 miles
  3. Guildford starting at $25.88 per day
    33.9 km / 21.1 miles
  4. London starting at $14.83 per day
    36.1 km / 22.4 miles
  5. Hounslow starting at $18.96 per day
    42.7 km / 26.5 miles
  6. Watford starting at $15.73 per day
    47.6 km / 29.6 miles
  7. Swindon starting at $22.16 per day
    56.8 km / 35.3 miles
  8. Southampton starting at $26.29 per day
    59.4 km / 36.9 miles
  9. Gatwick starting at $13.36 per day
    62.9 km / 39.1 miles
  10. Fareham
    64.7 km / 40.2 miles
  11. Luton starting at $14.66 per day
    65 km / 40.4 miles
  12. Crawley starting at $18.37 per day
    65.6 km / 40.8 miles
  13. Milton Keynes starting at $24.47 per day
    66.9 km / 41.6 miles
  14. Portsmouth starting at $23.23 per day
    70.3 km / 43.7 miles
  15. Dartford starting at $24.69 per day
    81.5 km / 50.6 miles
  16. Brighton starting at $26.23 per day
    88.5 km / 55 miles
  17. Northampton starting at $28.81 per day
    89.6 km / 55.7 miles
  18. Cheltenham starting at $31.56 per day
    93.3 km / 58 miles
  19. Bath starting at $23.29 per day
    98.7 km / 61.3 miles
  20. Bournemouth starting at $25.86 per day
    99.3 km / 61.7 miles

Top 20 locations near Reading

  1. Reading East starting at $22.15 per day
    3.3 km / 2.1 miles
  2. London Heathrow Airport starting at $16.37 per day
    36.1 km / 22.4 miles
  3. London Fulham starting at $25.97 per day
    53.9 km / 33.5 miles
  4. London Cricklewood starting at $35.77 per day
    54.6 km / 33.9 miles
  5. London Paddington Railway Station starting at $18.82 per day
    56.2 km / 34.9 miles
  6. London Edgware Road starting at $18.11 per day
    56.7 km / 35.2 miles
  7. London Euston Railway Station starting at $17.97 per day
    59.4 km / 36.9 miles
  8. Southampton Airport starting at $26.29 per day
    59.4 km / 36.9 miles
  9. London St Pancras Railway Station starting at $18.49 per day
    59.9 km / 37.2 miles
  10. Waterloo Railway Station starting at $34.71 per day
    60.1 km / 37.3 miles
  11. London Kennington starting at $28.81 per day
    60.2 km / 37.4 miles
  12. London Kings Cross Railway Station starting at $18.00 per day
    60.4 km / 37.5 miles
  13. London Gatwick Airport starting at $13.36 per day
    62.9 km / 39.1 miles
  14. London Southgate starting at $35.77 per day
    62.9 km / 39.1 miles
  15. Luton Airport starting at $14.66 per day
    65 km / 40.4 miles
  16. Southampton Cruise Terminal
    66.2 km / 41.1 miles
  17. London Stratford Railway Station starting at $42.18 per day
    68.5 km / 42.6 miles
  18. Enfield City Centre starting at $20.10 per day
    69.7 km / 43.3 miles
  19. London Stansted Airport starting at $14.83 per day
    97.7 km / 60.7 miles
  20. Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station starting at $22.16 per day
    111.3 km / 69.2 miles

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire in Reading the most affordable?

According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Reading fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Reading
$39.64
January
$38.29
February
$26.47
March
$33.67
April
May
$69.60
June
$47.58
July
$60.41
August
$46.77
September
$47.20
October
$12.18
November
$49.42
December
The best month to hire a car in Reading is November (when the average price is $12.18 per day). This is 72% less than the yearly average and 83% less than hiring in June (when the average price is $69.60).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.

What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Reading?

Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in November, the average hirer keeps their car for 12 days, and in August, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of hire days in Reading
5
January
5
February
8
March
8
April
May
4
June
10
July
3
August
8
September
4
October
12
November
10
December

What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Reading?

Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Reading is January, and the least popular is August.
Popularity of Car Hire in Reading by Monthly Searches
179%
January
102%
February
153%
March
77%
April
May
128%
June
102%
July
26%
August
128%
September
102%
October
26%
November
77%
December

Car hire information

Car hire locations 2
Popular suppliers Keddy, Routes Car Rental, Europcar, Hertz
Popular car categories Medium cars, SUVs, Small cars
Lowest price $20 per day
Cheapest supplier Keddy

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Keddy Ford Focus 5 2 Medium cars
Routes Car Rental Vauxhall Crossland 5 2 SUVs
Routes Car Rental Opel Corsa 5 1 Small cars
Keddy MG ZS 5 2 SUVs
Keddy Vauxhall Corsa 3 1 Small cars
Keddy Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Routes Car Rental Ford Focus 2 2 Medium cars
Routes Car Rental Jeep Avenger 5 2 SUVs
Europcar Ford Focus 5 2 Medium cars
Europcar MG HS 5 3 SUVs

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Europcar
8.2 / 10
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Lowest-rated company
Dollar
7.4 / 10
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$26.78
Lowest daily price
$19.73
Total cars available
31

Top 6 suppliers in Reading in 2025

Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
1 location
$23 - $85
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.1 / 2 reviews
1 location
$22 - $54
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8 / 2 reviews
1 location
$20 - $72
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
$20 - $72
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Average 7.6 / 1 review
1 location
$20 - $72
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.4 / 0 reviews
1 location
$20 - $72

Our clients highly recommend us

25 Apr 2025
Body works refund
While booking there insurance, they explicitly show what is covered and what is not covered by the insurance package. Although it is important to note that they don't cover collision damage waiver(CDW) or liability coverage with either or both going to be charged by the car rental service. I had a scratch on the body of the rental vehicle for which I was charged upon return by the rental company. I sent the receipt, picture and other necessary documents to Discover cars, I was replied almost immediately by an agent, Chi. B. In their reply I was told it might take 5 business days to sort out my case, but my full refund was approved the next day.
Ayooluwabami Oladele
25 Apr 2025
Easy and smooth booking procedure
Easy and smooth booking procedure
Lars søvsø
25 Apr 2025
Easy and fast.
Easy and fast.
Brian Fraser
25 Apr 2025
Great prices seamless booking
Great prices seamless booking
Alper Utku
25 Apr 2025
Easy to use
Easy to use, competitive prices.
Robert Allen
25 Apr 2025
easy booking
easy booking
Maaike
25 Apr 2025
Cheaper than booking direct easy peasy
Cheaper than booking direct easy peasy
David Smith
25 Apr 2025
easy to book
easy to book. good price
maria stevens
25 Apr 2025
Simple and straightforward
Simple and straightforward, competitive prices
Erick Savoye
25 Apr 2025
Fast and best price
Fast and best price
Kerry Bartley
25 Apr 2025
No Hassles.
No frills car and no hassles. Car had a few scrapes etc at pick up but no fuss made to record. No fuss made at drop off either . Was not full to full as contract so they gained a little fuel. Collection at airport was very efficient.
Allan
25 Apr 2025
easy peasy
easy transaction. I like in terminal pickup.
John Barbetta
25 Apr 2025
good value for money
good value for money
Kocsis Istvan
25 Apr 2025
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Mariusz
24 Apr 2025
Thanks a lot
Thanks a lot
Fatih Sari
24 Apr 2025
Great service
Great service, reasonable prices, good that I decided to go for a full cover. Rented a car on my trip everything was good till the last day on holiday. Someone scratched our car. I called the DiscoverCars.com helpline; I was pleasantly surprised with the quick answer, and agent Gunta was very reassuring not to worry about a thing. On my return home, I filled in a full coverage claim, which was successful. Max promptly, in about 2 days, reviewed the case and initiated the money which I had to pay to the rental company for damage, to be paid back into my account.
Martins Skujans

Reading

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