Maratea travel guide
Maratea Tourism | Maratea Guide
You're Going to Love Maratea
With a population of 2,715, Maratea is a must-see destination in Basilicata, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Maratea has to offer.
When to visit Maratea
How to Get to Maratea
Plane
Although Maratea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lamezia Terme Intl (SUF), which is located 130 km from Maratea.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Maratea, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Maratea to Rome takes 2h 57m and costs around £20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bari, expect to pay about £34 for a 5h 05m trip. Located 5 km from the city centre, Marina Di Maratea is the busiest station in Maratea. Another popular train station is Maratea, located 0.8 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Maratea is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 155 km from Maratea. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Galierirent, among others, in Naples.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maratea, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Naples, the bus ride to Maratea takes 97 km and will cost you around £8. From Rome, the ticket costs about £29 for a journey of 290 km.
Airlines serving Maratea
Where to stay in Maratea
Average rates range from around £65 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £173 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Maratea
Most booked hotels in Maratea
Hiring a car in Maratea
Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Maratea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.70 and £26.27. Economy (Class Economy SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Maratea, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.