Reading car hires from £24/day

When you’re booking car hire in Reading, you’d be well advised to get a vehicle that is just big enough for your needs, especially if you’re intending to spend a lot of time in the centre of town. Choose a smaller economy car or a compact model, or perhaps a small MPV if you can. If you want more luxury, a smaller saloon will do the trick. Once you’re away from the city centre and driving out to the rural areas around it, you can take advantage of something roomier, like a luxury saloon or a more sizeable 4x4.

The speed limits can vary in Reading, with the usual speed limit set at 30mph. Other roads have had their speed limits reduced to 20mph. Make sure you check for signs when you’re driving on roads like Portman Road, where the speed limit has been reduced from 40mph to 30mph. Also keep an eye out for speed cameras near where Portman Road intersects with Chester Mews and Bridgewater Close.

In Reading itself you can park in any number of Reading Borough Council car parks. These include ones at Broad Street Mall in the city centre, on Queen’s Road about a mile away from it, and on Recreation Road, from where it’s roughly a 15-minute bus ride into downtown Reading. Prices average out at around £1 per hour, with some of them offering the first 30min for free.

On average a car hire in Reading costs £42 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, Avis, U-Save, EZ Drive Car Rentals, Practical Car & Van Rental and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL.

The only car hire company onsite at Gatwick airport is U-Save.

Car hire companies onsite at Stansted airport include GREEN MOTION, National and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Avis, National and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Avis, National and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Stansted airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Avis, National and Alamo.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

An Economy car hire in Reading costs £40 per day, on average.

A Full Size car hire in Reading costs £101 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Reading costs £44 per day, on average.

In Reading, cars are most frequently hired at GREEN MOTION 239 Sipson Road, West Drayton (23 miles from city centre).

Most car hire providers in Reading offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Reading, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

No, there are no toll roads in Reading. If you're planning on travelling further afield, you may encounter toll roads on your journey. It's important to check your route in advance and factor in any additional costs for tolls. Most toll roads in the UK accept electronic payments, such as contactless or pre-paid accounts, so make sure you have a suitable payment method available. Alternatively, you can plan your route to avoid toll roads altogether.

If you're travelling with children in your cheap car hire in Reading, it's important to ensure they are secured in the vehicle properly in a car seat or booster seat. UK law requires all children under the age of 12 years old or below 135 cm in height to use a child car seat. If you don't have a car seat, you may be able to hire one from your car hire company, although it's advisable to check in advance to ensure availability. Additionally, it's important to keep children entertained during longer journeys, so consider bringing along books, games, or other activities to keep them occupied.