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Toyota Aygo
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
$36.75
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
QPark Car Park, Chatham St, Reading RG1 7DS
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Ford Focus
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$38.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
QPark Car Park, Chatham St, Reading RG1 7DS
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Renault Kangoo
or similar Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
2
No A/C
2
$29.28
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
QPark Car Park, Chatham St, Reading RG1 7DS
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Nissan Juke
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$38.92
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
QPark Car Park, Chatham St, Reading RG1 7DS
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Vauxhall Vivaro
or similar Standard Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
3
No A/C
4
$29.84
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
QPark Car Park, Chatham St, Reading RG1 7DS
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Electric
Vauxhall Vivaro Cargo
or similar Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
Automatic
3
A/C
4
$30.06
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
QPark Car Park, Chatham St, Reading RG1 7DS
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Vauxhall Corsa
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
$37.46
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
QPark Car Park, Chatham St, Reading RG1 7DS
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Nissan Qashqai
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$40.47
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
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Skoda Octavia
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$41.75
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
QPark Car Park, Chatham St, Reading RG1 7DS
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Ford Kuga
or similar Standard SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$42.40
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
QPark Car Park, Chatham St, Reading RG1 7DS
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Volkswagen Passat
or similar Standard
Manual
5
A/C
4
$42.40
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
QPark Car Park, Chatham St, Reading RG1 7DS
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Downtown
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$42.65
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
QPark Car Park, Chatham St, Reading RG1 7DS
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
or similar Premium
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$58.84
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
QPark Car Park, Chatham St, Reading RG1 7DS
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class
or similar Luxury
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$64.37
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
QPark Car Park, Chatham St, Reading RG1 7DS
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Downtown
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Peugeot 5008 5+2
or similar Standard Van
Manual
7
A/C
5
$105.28
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
QPark Car Park, Chatham St, Reading RG1 7DS
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Downtown
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Volvo XC60
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$111.02
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
QPark Car Park, Chatham St, Reading RG1 7DS
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Downtown
QPark Car Park, Chatham St, Reading RG1 7DS
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Volkswagen Multivan
or similar Full-size Van
Manual
7
A/C
4
$111.02
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
QPark Car Park, Chatham St, Reading RG1 7DS
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Reading (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Reading (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 2 suppliers in Reading (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+44
Average car rental price
$58 per day
Average car rental length
9 days
Speed limit within town
48 km/h
or
30 mph
Speed limit out of town
96–112 km/h
or
60–70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$1.89 per liter or $7.15 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.81 per liter or $6.85 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.00 per liter or $7.57 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Reading (Downtown)
- Reading Southfrom $40.48 per day1 km / 0.62 miles away
- Reading Westfrom $41.15 per day3.2 km / 1.99 miles away
- Reading Eastfrom $44.78 per day3.3 km / 2.05 miles away
- Wokingham Downtownfrom $39.92 per day9.9 km / 6.15 miles away
- Bracknell (Downtown)from $41.10 per day14.7 km / 9.13 miles away
- Basingstoke Lychpitfrom $40.82 per day17.8 km / 11.06 miles away
- Camberley (Downtown)from $40.68 per day18.8 km / 11.68 miles away
- Maidenhead Downtownfrom $57.19 per day19.3 km / 11.99 miles away
- Basingstoke (Downtown)from $38.38 per day21.6 km / 13.42 miles away
- London Westfrom $45.97 per day21.9 km / 13.61 miles away
- Newbury Railway Station23.2 km / 14.42 miles away
- Newbury (Downtown)from $55.07 per day23.9 km / 14.85 miles away
- Aldershot (Downtown)from $48.24 per day24.3 km / 15.1 miles away
- Slough (Downtown)from $39.80 per day26.3 km / 16.34 miles away
- Didcot/Oxfordshire (Downtown)from $61.44 per day27.2 km / 16.9 miles away
- High Wycombe Wycombe Marshfrom $41.15 per day27.4 km / 17.03 miles away
- High Wycombe (Downtown)from $40.48 per day27.6 km / 17.15 miles away
- Slough George Greenfrom $40.48 per day30.8 km / 19.14 miles away
- Woking (Downtown)from $48.00 per day32.5 km / 20.19 miles away
- Guildford (Downtown)from $44.85 per day33.9 km / 21.06 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Enterprise
QPark Car Park, Chatham St, Reading RG1 7DS
B
Routes Car Rental
6-8 Commercial Rd, Reading RG2 0QZ
When to book in Reading (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Reading (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Reading (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month June | ||
| Average price $28 | A good deal $45 | Cheapest supplier Enterprise | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day in Reading (Downtown)
$106
$53
$0
$19
in January
Jan
$27
in February
Feb
Mar
$31
in April
Apr
$36
in May
May
$96
in June
Jun
$48
in July
Jul
$51
in August
Aug
$29
in September
Sep
$33
in October
Oct
$22
in November
Nov
$50
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Reading (Downtown) is January — when rental costs average $19.05 per day. This is 32% cheaper than the yearly average and 80% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $96.32 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Reading (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Reading (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in September, while they are least likely to rent in in November.
Monthly searches in Reading (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.6
1.3
0
0.8 times in January
Jan
1.1 times in February
Feb
Mar
0.9 times in April
Apr
1.5 times in May
May
1.1 times in June
Jun
0.9 times in July
Jul
1.1 times in August
Aug
2.4 times in September
Sep
0.5 times in October
Oct
0.2 times in November
Nov
0.8 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Reading (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 14 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Reading (Downtown)
15
8
0
4 days in January
Jan
8 days in February
Feb
Mar
9 days in April
Apr
9 days in May
May
5 days in June
Jun
14 days in July
Jul
7 days in August
Aug
7 days in September
Sep
13 days in October
Oct
9 days in November
Nov
12 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Drivalia, Keddy, Enterprise, Europcar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, medium cars, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $41 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Enterprise |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivalia | Fiat 500 | 3 | Small car |
| Keddy | Jeep Avenger | 5 | SUV |
| Keddy | Skoda Fabia | 5 | Small car |
| Drivalia | Toyota Aygo X | 3 | Small car |
| Drivalia | Renault Clio | 5 | Small car |
| Drivalia | Nissan Juke | 5 | Medium car |
| Drivalia | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Nissan Juke | 4 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Renault Kangoo | 2 | Large car |
| Enterprise | Vauxhall Corsa | 5 | Small car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise (rated 8.1 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 8.0 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$58
Lowest daily price
$41
Total cars available
27
Top 2 suppliers in Reading (Downtown) in 2026
Enterprise
8.1
Good
3 ratings
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.3
$41–$164
per day
QPark Car Park, Chatham St, Reading RG1 7DS
+441189560777
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-13:00
Routes Car Rental
8.0
Good
1 rating
Value for money
7.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.5
$41–$164
per day
6-8 Commercial Rd, Reading RG2 0QZ
+443713849952
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-13:00
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