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Kia Picanto
or similar Mini
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
4
1
No A/C
3
£38.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Reading East
131 Wokingham Rd, Reading RG6 1LW
Drop-off information
Reading East
131 Wokingham Rd, Reading RG6 1LW
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Vauxhall Astra
or similar Compact
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
£40.33
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Reading East
131 Wokingham Rd, Reading RG6 1LW
Drop-off information
Reading East
131 Wokingham Rd, Reading RG6 1LW
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Skoda Octavia
or similar Intermediate
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
£41.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Reading East
131 Wokingham Rd, Reading RG6 1LW
Drop-off information
Reading East
131 Wokingham Rd, Reading RG6 1LW
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Unlimited mileage
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Nissan Qashqai
or similar Intermediate SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
£41.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Reading East
131 Wokingham Rd, Reading RG6 1LW
Drop-off information
Reading East
131 Wokingham Rd, Reading RG6 1LW
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Unlimited mileage
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Opel Corsa
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
4
1
A/C
3
£39.12
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Reading East
131 Wokingham Rd, Reading RG6 1LW
Drop-off information
Reading East
131 Wokingham Rd, Reading RG6 1LW
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Ford Fiesta
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
1
A/C
5
£42.08
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Reading East
131 Wokingham Rd, Reading RG6 1LW
Drop-off information
Reading East
131 Wokingham Rd, Reading RG6 1LW
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Unlimited mileage
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Kia Ceed
or similar Compact
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£44.30
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Reading East
131 Wokingham Rd, Reading RG6 1LW
Drop-off information
Reading East
131 Wokingham Rd, Reading RG6 1LW
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Toyota C-HR
or similar Intermediate Crossover
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
£46.51
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Reading East
131 Wokingham Rd, Reading RG6 1LW
Drop-off information
Reading East
131 Wokingham Rd, Reading RG6 1LW
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 16:51 on 24/03/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Reading East
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Reading East and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 2 suppliers in Reading East in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
£43 per day
Average car hire length
6 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
£1.42 per litre or £5.38 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.36 per litre or £5.15 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.50 per litre or £5.68 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Reading East
- London Airport Heathrowstarting at £18.30 per day33.9 km / 21.06 miles
- Uxbridge Town Centrestarting at £42.70 per day34 km / 21.13 miles
- London Putney Bridgestarting at £54.79 per day51 km / 31.69 miles
- London Fulhamstarting at £37.28 per day51.8 km / 32.19 miles
- London Cricklewoodstarting at £34.05 per day52.1 km / 32.37 miles
- London Paddington Railway Stationstarting at £27.34 per day53.9 km / 33.49 miles
- London Edgware Roadstarting at £25.91 per day54.3 km / 33.74 miles
- London Euston Railway Stationstarting at £25.79 per day57 km / 35.42 miles
- London St Pancras Railway Stationstarting at £19.56 per day57.6 km / 35.79 miles
- Waterloo Railway Stationstarting at £28.73 per day57.9 km / 35.98 miles
- London Kings Cross Railway Stationstarting at £26.11 per day58 km / 36.04 miles
- London Kenningtonstarting at £122.98 per day58.1 km / 36.1 miles
- London Southgatestarting at £33.03 per day60.2 km / 37.41 miles
- Luton Airportstarting at £11.14 per day61.6 km / 38.28 miles
- London Gatwick Airportstarting at £10.89 per day62.7 km / 38.96 miles
- Southampton Airportstarting at £27.43 per day62.7 km / 38.96 miles
- London Stratford Railway Stationstarting at £83.79 per day66.2 km / 41.13 miles
- Enfield City Centrestarting at £30.47 per day67 km / 41.63 miles
- Southampton Cruise Terminal69.5 km / 43.19 miles
- London Airport Stanstedstarting at £17.29 per day94.7 km / 58.84 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Hertz
131 Wokingham Rd, Reading RG6 1LW
B
Dollar
131 Wokingham Road
When to book in Reading East and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Reading East the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in Reading East fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month May | |
| A good deal £43 | Cheapest supplier Hertz | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Reading East
£54
£27
£0
£21
in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
£49
in May
May
£33
in June
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
£22
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Reading East is January — when the average price for a hire is £21.41 per day. This is 40% less than the yearly average and 57% less than hiring a car in May (when the average price is £49.39 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your 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 type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in Reading East?
Given the number of users searching for a car in Reading East, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in May in comparison to hiring a car in in June.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Reading East Compared to the Yearly Average
1.8
0.9
0
1.2 times in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
1.6 times in May
May
0.4 times in June
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
0.8 times in December
Dec
For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Reading East?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in January the average hire period is 8 days, while in May, the average hire period is only 2 days.
Average number of hire days in Reading East
9
4
0
8 days in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
2 days in May
May
7 days in June
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
4 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Hertz |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £42 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Hertz |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz | Nissan Qashqai | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Hertz | Vauxhall Corsa | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Hertz | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Hertz | Vauxhall Astra | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Hertz (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Dollar (rated 7.8 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
£43
Lowest daily price
£42
Total cars available
10
Top 2 suppliers in Reading East in 2026
Hertz
8.6
Outstanding
2 reviews
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
£42–£46
per day
131 Wokingham Rd, Reading RG6 1LW
+4401183240558
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-17:30
Tue
08:30-17:30
Wed
08:30-17:30
Thu
08:30-17:30
Fri
08:30-17:30
Sat
08:30-12:30
Dollar
7.8
Good
Value for money
6.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
7.8
£42–£46
per day
131 Wokingham Road
01183240558
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-17:30
Tue
08:30-17:30
Wed
08:30-17:30
Thu
08:30-17:30
Fri
08:30-17:30
Sat
08:30-12:30
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