Rent a car in Reading

It is true that one of the major fears of people who rent a car in Reading is the fact that, when an accident happens, who is responsible for the expenses. In Pepecar, you have the possibility to make reimbursement insurance and be covered during your time in Reading. That way, you won’t have to be preoccupied for anything, apart from enjoying the trip to this incredible city with a fascinating rental car.

Located in the county of Berkshire, Reading is one of the most important and industrial cities from the south of England. It is located in the Thames Valley, between Thames and Kennet rivers. Also, Reading is truly close to cities as Oxford, London, and Swindon. If there is something to be pointed out about Reading, undoubtedly Reading Festival and Reading Half Marathon are two annual events of enormous importance for the city and its county.

Don’t waste your time and money in Reading taking a taxi, a bus or any other public transport. Pepecar puts at your disposal the best rental car comparator of the market, so you will ensure the vehicle that best meets your needs. Be lord and master of your time and money with Pepecar!

Even though it is thought that the territory occupied by the beautiful city of Reading originated with the Roman occupation of Great Britain, the truth is that it was not until the 9th century that this city was mentioned for the first time as a settlement established by Danish Vikings. After the Battle of Hastings, and the Norman conquest of England, the famous William the Conqueror took the territory to start building the city we know today. In the 12th century, Reading Abbey, which was linked to the royalty and gave the city its fame, was built.

In the 16th century, Reading had become the largest city from the county of Berkshire. This city took an important role during the Revolution of 1688, being the Battle of Reading one of the most important events of the revolution. In the 18th century, and after having lost a great deal of money due to the damage of the textile market, Reading became famous for its metallurgic industry. Today, this wonderful place is considered as one of the most extensive urban areas in the United Kingdom without having the status of a city. And, most importantly, Reading has been established as a cultural and entertainment center, really important for the economy of the country.

HOW TO GET TO READING

Reading is so close to London that any of the airports in the capital could be a great option to land at. And, one of the most important reasons we recommend landing at any of these is simply because you can reserve your rental car at any of the following locations.

  • Heathrow Airport

The distance between the airport and Reading is about 44 kilometers. To access your destination, we recommend taking the road M4 in the direction to the west, for the trip won’t take you more than 40 minutes.

  • Gatwick Airport

At a distance of 100 kilometers from your destination, the fastest way to reach Reading is taking the roads M25 and M4 in the direction to the northwest. The route will take you up to 1 hour and 10 minutes. In case you prefer another option, take the road M25, though it may take you about 1 hour and 25 minutes.

  • Birmingham Airport

To get to the center of Reading from this airport, you have to drive through the road M40 in the direction to the southeast for about 150 kilometers and duration of 1 hour and 45 minutes.

RENTAL CAR EXCURSIONS TO AND FROM READING

Once you have picked up your rental car and you have reached Reading, now it is time to discover, enjoy and explore this wonderful English city. To start with, we can go to Basildon Park, which is the perfect building from the 18th century declared British Heritage Site. Reading Abbey is also a magnificent location, though in ruin. Cole Zoology Museum is a place which belongs to the University of Reading and is considered as one of the best animal museums in the country. And, finally, Saint Lawrence Church is one of the most interesting religious buildings of the county.

Apart from enjoying Reading, we also recommend taking the vehicle you chose from our rental car comparator and go to other nearby localities as London, Cambridge or Southampton.

LONDON

The distance to get to the capital of the United Kingdom is 70 kilometers by rental car. Take the road M4 and you will be there in 1 hour and 10 minutes. Another option could be driving through the roads M4 and A40, though it’ll take you up to 1 hour and 20 minutes. Enjoy the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, the Coca-Cola London Eye, Buckingham Palace, Madame Tussauds London Museum, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Kensington Palace, and The Shard.

CAMBRIDGE

Anglesey Abbey Gardens and Lode Mill, Wimpole Estate, Ickworth Park and Gardens, Peckover House and Garden, Wicken Fen Nature Reserve, King’s College Chapel, Bridge of Sighs, Kettle’s Yard… hundreds of locations are waiting for you in Cambridge. Take your car and drive through the road M25 during 150 kilometers and about 1 hour and 55 minutes.

SOUTHAMPTON

In case you want to enjoy Southampton at your fullest, the only thing you need to do is, first, reserve a car hire; second, pick it up in Reading; and third, take the road M3 for 1 hour and 10 minutes to cover the 80 kilometers separating both localities. Don’t miss the Jane Austen Festival for 2017 is her 200th anniversary of her death, Southampton City Art Gallery, St. Mary’s Stadium, Tudor House and Garden, seaCity Museum, Alpine Snowsports Center, Southampton Guildhall, the Brook and much more.