Car Rental in Reading (Downtown)
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Fiat 500
or similar
Manual
4
1
A/C
3
€44.83
per day
8.6
Very good
3 reviews
Vauxhall Corsa
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
€52.67
per day
8.5
Very good
1 reviews
Vauxhall Crossland
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
€51.51
per day
8.6
Very good
3 reviews
MG ZS
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
€55.61
per day
8.6
Very good
3 reviews
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MG HS
or similar
Manual
5
3
A/C
5
€58.38
per day
8.6
Very good
3 reviews
Mercedes Benz A Class
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€90.06
per day
8.5
Very good
1 reviews
Mercedes Benz CLA
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€129.76
per day
8.5
Very good
1 reviews
Polestar 4
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
€131.55
per day
8.5
Very good
1 reviews
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 9:22 AM on 9/16/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- 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 4 suppliers in Reading (Downtown) in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+44
Average car rental price
€77 per day
Average car rental length
7 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
€1.63 per liter or €6.17 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€1.57 per liter or €5.94 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.73 per liter or €6.55 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Reading (Downtown)
- London Airport Heathrowfrom €27.47 per day36.1 km / 22.43 miles away
- London Hammersmith Train Stationfrom €47.87 per day51.8 km / 32.19 miles away
- London Fulhamfrom €33.83 per day53.9 km / 33.49 miles away
- London Paddington Train Stationfrom €42.08 per day56.2 km / 34.92 miles away
- London Edgware Roadfrom €41.06 per day56.7 km / 35.23 miles away
- London Marylebone Train Stationfrom €42.48 per day57.3 km / 35.6 miles away
- London Mayfairfrom €42.56 per day57.9 km / 35.98 miles away
- Southampton Airportfrom €33.03 per day59.4 km / 36.91 miles away
- London St Pancras Train Stationfrom €41.11 per day59.9 km / 37.22 miles away
- Waterloo Train Stationfrom €56.50 per day60.1 km / 37.34 miles away
- London Kenningtonfrom €45.53 per day60.2 km / 37.41 miles away
- London Kings Cross Train Stationfrom €40.52 per day60.4 km / 37.53 miles away
- London Airport Gatwickfrom €29.59 per day62.9 km / 39.08 miles away
- Luton (Downtown)from €31.93 per day63.5 km / 39.46 miles away
- Luton Airportfrom €27.59 per day65 km / 40.39 miles away
- Southampton Railway stationfrom €33.92 per day65.4 km / 40.64 miles away
- Southampton Cruise Terminal66.2 km / 41.13 miles away
- London Lewisham67.2 km / 41.76 miles away
- London Stratford Train Stationfrom €78.60 per day68.5 km / 42.56 miles away
- Enfield Downtownfrom €39.64 per day69.7 km / 43.31 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Enterprise
QPark Car Park, Chatham St, Reading RG1 7DS
B
Keddy
6-8 COMMERCIAL ROAD
C
Europcar
6-8 COMMERCIAL ROAD
D
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 monthNovember | Most expensive month June | ||
| Average price €75 | A good deal €51 | Cheapest supplier Keddy | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Reading (Downtown)
€67
€33
€0
€35
in January
Jan
€34
in February
Feb
€23
in March
Mar
€30
in April
Apr
€30
in May
May
€61
in June
Jun
€42
in July
Jul
€53
in August
Aug
€41
in September
Sep
€42
in October
Oct
€11
in November
Nov
€39
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Reading (Downtown) is November — when rental costs average €10.75 per day. This is 86% cheaper than the yearly average and 82% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average €60.72 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 January, while they are least likely to rent in in May.
Monthly searches in Reading (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.2
1.1
0
2 times in January
Jan
1.1 times in February
Feb
1.4 times in March
Mar
0.8 times in April
Apr
0.3 times in May
May
1.7 times in June
Jun
1.1 times in July
Jul
0.3 times in August
Aug
1.4 times in September
Sep
1.1 times in October
Oct
0.3 times in November
Nov
0.6 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 May the average rental period is 21 days, while in August, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Reading (Downtown)
23
12
0
5 days in January
Jan
5 days in February
Feb
9 days in March
Mar
8 days in April
Apr
21 days in May
May
4 days in June
Jun
11 days in July
Jul
3 days in August
Aug
8 days in September
Sep
4 days in October
Oct
12 days in November
Nov
14 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Keddy, Europcar, Routes Car Rental |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, SUVs, Small cars, Vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €45 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Keddy |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keddy | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Keddy | MG ZS | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Routes Car Rental | Vauxhall Crossland | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Keddy | Vauxhall Crossland | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Keddy | Vauxhall Corsa | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Europcar | Vauxhall Crossland | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Routes Car Rental | Ford Focus | 2 | 2 | Medium car |
| Routes Car Rental | Opel Corsa | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Routes Car Rental | Jeep Avenger | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Europcar | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 8 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
€77
Lowest daily price
€45
Total cars available
41
Top 4 suppliers in Reading (Downtown) in 2025
Enterprise
8.7
Very good
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
€30
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
Keddy
8.6
Very good
3 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
€45 - €252
per day
6-8 COMMERCIAL ROAD
+4403713849952
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
Europcar
8.5
Very good
1 review
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9
€52 - €297
per day
6-8 COMMERCIAL ROAD
+4403713849952
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
Very good
1 review
Value for money
7.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.3
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.5
€52 - €297
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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