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Cheap Car Hire in Reading

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Cheapflights insights for Reading car hires

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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 R554/day on average when booked 58 days ahead, which saves you 1 184% off the average price.

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?

At Reading, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R415. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 090 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Reading, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R415. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 090 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R415

February

R571

March

R554

April

R900

May

R917

June

R848

July

R1 090

August

R952

September

R640

October

R623

November

R571

December

R865

What car do most people hire in Reading?

Economy cars (Volkswagen Polo, for example) are the most popular in Reading. Mini (Toyota Aygo) and Passenger van (Ford Transit) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Reading.

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 rental 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 4 November 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 4 November 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Reading?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Reading check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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