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Cheap Car Hire in Reading from $44

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Reading with a pick-up date of 3/11 and drop-off date of 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Reading

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Reading and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 28 October 2025.

In Reading, there are 19 active hire locations from 13 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Reading in the past week - currently priced from $44/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

People mover

People mover

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare car hire deals in Reading by type

Here are the best Reading small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Reading medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Reading SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Fiat 500$44/day
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Fiat 500
Hyundai i20$45/day
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A/C
Hyundai i20
Honda Civic$45/day
4
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A/C
Honda Civic

Best car hire deals found in Reading

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Reading. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Reading with an average daily rate of $64. Data was last updated on 28 October 2025.
Fiat 500$44/day
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A/C
Fiat 500
Hyundai i20$45/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Honda Civic$45/day
4
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A/C
Honda Civic

Cheapflights insights for Reading car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Reading, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Reading?

Book your car hire in Reading 58 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $49/day on average when booked 58 days ahead, which saves you 11% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Reading?

In Reading, the most affordable car hire company right now is Europcar, offering prices from just $26.68/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Budget, with rates starting at $32.78/day.

What is the best car rental company in Reading?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Reading is Sixt (rated 10.0/10). National (rated 8.5/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Reading?

Planning to hire a car in Reading? January is the cheapest month, costing about $37 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $96. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$37

February

$50

March

$49

April

$79

May

$81

June

$76

July

$96

August

$84

September

$57

October

$57

November

$50

December

$76

What car do most people hire in Reading?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Reading are the following: Economy cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar), SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar), and Standard cars (Kia Sportage or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Reading?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Firefly has the second-highest number of locations in Reading at 2.

Top hire agencies in Reading

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Reading known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Reading. Reviews were last updated on 28 October 2025.

Sixt

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

National

1 location

Budget

1 location

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.3
Good
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

7.3

keddy by Europcar

1 location

Hertz

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.4

Dollar

1 location

Europcar

2.0
Poor
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Reading, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 October 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Reading for a week from U-Save?

    U-Save offers hire cars in Reading for about $231 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Reading?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Reading it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much is a car hire in Reading for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Reading is $0. Hiring a Mini is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Reading. For the month of November, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Reading for as low as $57/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Reading

Browse car hires by fuel type in Reading. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Reading. Deals were last updated on 28 October 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Reading. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($34+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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