Car hire in Reading, United Kingdom

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Reading?

Our data shows that August is the cheapest month to rent a car in Reading. It’s around R 713 per day in August, compared to the yearly average of R 764 per day.
Cheapest month avgAugust • R 713
Yearly avg priceR 764

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There are 34 car hire providers in Reading. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

The most popular car rental companies in Reading

What's the most popular car to hire in Reading?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Peugeot 2008 is the most popular car to hire in Reading, with prices starting from R 869 per day. The Vauxhall Corsa and similar models are also popular drives in Reading.
Peugeot 2008
Peugeot 200811% chose this
Vauxhall Corsa
Vauxhall Corsa11% chose this
Ford Focus
Ford Focus8% chose this
Fiat 500
Fiat 5007% chose this
Most popular carPeugeot 2008
Why?Spacious, practical, good for families

Reading's cheapest car hire providers

Enterprise has the cheapest car hire in Reading right now, with prices from R 869 per day. You'll save an average of R 310 per day when you book with them.
Enterprisefrom R 869 per day
Turofrom R 952 per day
Hertzfrom R 1 291 per day
Switchfrom R 1 295 per day
Cheapest providerEnterprise
Book with them to save aroundR 310 per day

Hiring a car in Reading: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyEnterprise
Most popular carCompact, Estate
Average daily priceR 952
Best time to bookLess than 1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Reading

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Reading car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Reading that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Reading for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Reading avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Reading, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Reading car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Reading will set you back around R 952 per day or R 6,416 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Reading is an intermediate van or truck. The most popular is Compact, Estate.
The cheapest car hire companies in Reading are currently Turo and Switch.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Reading is currently November.
On average, around R 6,416. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Reading is R 6,081.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Reading for a whole month is R 22,162. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Reading, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Reading that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Reading.
Most places – Reading included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is R 1,295 per day. The average price per day is around R 2,392.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Enterprise, Switch and Turo offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated Switch as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van hire is available in Reading.