Car Hire in Reading East
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Compact
Vauxhall Astra or comparable
£40.24 per day
Mini
Kia Picanto or comparable
£40.84 per day
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa or comparable
£41.24 per day
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Qashqai or comparable
£42.07 per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Intermediate
Skoda Octavia or comparable
£42.07 per day
Economy
Ford Fiesta or comparable
£52.95 per day
Compact
Kia Ceed or comparable
£55.74 per day
Intermediate Crossover
Toyota C-HR or comparable
£58.53 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 20:59 on 23/06/2025. 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
£47 per day
Average car hire length
3 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
£1.40 per litre or £5.30 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.35 per litre or £5.11 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.45 per litre or £5.49 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Reading East
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33.9 km / 21.1 miles
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51 km / 31.7 miles
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51.8 km / 32.2 miles
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52.1 km / 32.4 miles
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53.9 km / 33.5 miles
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54.3 km / 33.7 miles
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57 km / 35.4 miles
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57.6 km / 35.8 miles
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57.9 km / 36 miles
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58 km / 36 miles
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58.1 km / 36.1 miles
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60.2 km / 37.4 miles
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61.6 km / 38.3 miles
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62.7 km / 39 miles
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62.7 km / 39 miles
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66.2 km / 41.1 miles
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67 km / 41.6 miles
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69.5 km / 43.2 miles
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94.7 km / 58.8 miles
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113.1 km / 70.3 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
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.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Reading East
The best month to hire a car in Reading East is March — when the average price for a hire is £19.84 per day. This is 46% less than the yearly average and 59% less than hiring a car in May (when the average price is £48.87 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.
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.
For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Reading East?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in June, the average hire length is 7 days, while in May, it is only 2 days.
Average number of hire days in Reading East
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 March.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Reading East Compared to the Yearly Average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | Hertz |
| Popular car categories | Medium cars, Small cars, SUVs |
| Lowest price | £40 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Hertz |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz | Vauxhall Corsa | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Kia Ceed | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Hertz | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Jeep Avenger | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Hertz | Nissan Qashqai | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Hertz
8.4 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Dollar
7.8 / 10
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
£46.71
Lowest daily price
£40.24
Total cars available
9
Top 3 suppliers in Reading East in 2025
Hertz
+4401183240558
131 Wokingham Rd, Reading RG6 1LW
£40 - £67
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
Thrifty
01183240558
131 Wokingham Road
£40 - £67
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
01183240558
131 Wokingham Road
£40 - £67
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
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Hire Websites
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