Car Hire in Reading

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Reading, United Kingdom
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Reading East
Mini
Kia Picanto or comparable
Kia Picanto
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • Man.
Hertz
€42.34 per day
City Centre
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa or comparable
Vauxhall Corsa
  • 5
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
€45.35 per day
City Centre
Compact SUV
Vauxhall Crossland or comparable
Vauxhall Crossland
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
€59.86 per day
Reading East
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Qashqai or comparable
Nissan Qashqai
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
€49.56 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

City Centre
Standard SUV
MG HS or comparable
MG HS
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
€58.38 per day
City Centre
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class or comparable
Mercedes Benz A Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
€90.06 per day
City Centre
Premium Elite
Mercedes Benz CLA or comparable
Mercedes Benz CLA
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
€129.76 per day
City Centre
Premium SUV
Polestar 4 or comparable
Polestar 4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
€131.55 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 09:07 on 14/07/2025. 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
€76 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
€1.63 per litre or €6.16 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
€1.56 per litre or €5.90 per gallon
Highest petrol price
€1.67 per litre or €6.33 per gallon

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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
€34.99
January
€33.80
February
€23.37
March
€29.72
April
€51.55
May
€57.51
June
€42.31
July
€53.33
August
€41.29
September
€41.67
October
€10.75
November
€43.63
December
The best month to hire a car in Reading is November (when the average price is €10.75 per day). This is 72% less than the yearly average and 81% less than hiring in June (when the average price is €57.51).

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
6
May
4
June
11
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
168%
January
96%
February
144%
March
72%
April
120%
May
168%
June
96%
July
24%
August
120%
September
96%
October
24%
November
72%
December

Car hire information

Car hire locations 4
Popular suppliers Keddy, Europcar, Routes Car Rental, Hertz
Popular car categories Medium cars, SUVs, Small cars, People Carriers
Lowest price €42 per day
Cheapest supplier Hertz

Most popular car models of suppliers

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

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Enterprise
8.7 / 10
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Lowest-rated company
Dollar
7.8 / 10
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
€75.86
Lowest daily price
€42.34
Total cars available
51

Top 7 suppliers in Reading in 2025

Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.7 / 0 reviews
3 locations
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.6 / 3 reviews
1 location
€45 - €252
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.5 / 1 review
1 location
€52 - €297
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.5 / 2 reviews
1 location
€42 - €59
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
1 location
€42 - €59
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Very good 8 / 1 review
1 location
€42 - €59
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
1 location
€42 - €59
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