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Cheap Car Hire in Reading from $39
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 12/9 and drop-off date of 6/10. 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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Reading car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Reading. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 September 2025.
Most popular company | EUROPCAR |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $2.77 |
Average price per day | $64 |
Cheapest price per day | $39 |
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 2 September 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 $39/day. View deals for 2 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
$41+
Compact
$39+
Intermediate SUV
$45+
Compact SUV
$48+
Premium estate car
$122+
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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Hyundai Kona$39/day
4
2
5
M
A/C
Holden Barina$41/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno$43/day
2
M
A/C
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 $45. Data was last updated on 2 September 2025.
Hyundai Kona$39/day
4
2
5
M
A/C
Holden Barina$41/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno$43/day
2
M
A/C
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 49 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $35/day on average when booked 49 days ahead, which saves you 18% 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 $27.01/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Budget, with rates starting at $64.85/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.
Sixt
10.0
National
8.5
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.3
Budget
7.3
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
$81
May
$81
June
$76
July
$96
August
$82
September
$53
October
$53
November
$44
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), Mini cars (Fiat 500 or similar), and SUV 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 2 September 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
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Overall
7.3
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
7.3
Budget
1 location
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
1 review•1 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 2 September 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Reading?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $64/day when booking a car hire in Reading. The absolute best deal a user found was for $45/day from Europcar, booked on Aug. 31.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Reading for a week from Europcar?
Europcar offers hire cars in Reading for about $279 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 does it cost to rent a car in Reading for a month?
The monthly cost of a car hire in Reading is $1,194 ($40/day) on average.
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 Compact is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Reading. For the month of October, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Reading for as low as $0/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 2 September 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 ($32+).
Electric
$32+
Hybrid
$36+