Matera travel guide
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You're Going to Love Matera
With a population of 54,891, Matera is a must-see destination in Basilicata, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Matera deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Matera
How to Get to Matera
Plane
Although Matera doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bari Airport (Palese) (BRI), which is located 34 miles from Matera. The shortest flight to Matera from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 5h 10m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Matera, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Matera to Pescara takes 2h 40m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £10 for a 4h 05m trip. The train station in Matera is called Matera, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Matera is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 123 miles from Matera. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Naples.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matera, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Brindisi, the bus ride to Matera takes 95 miles and will cost you around £16. From Naples, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 170 miles. Matera’s bus station is located 1.1 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Matera
Where to stay in Matera
Average rates range from around £88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £191 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Matera
Most booked hotels in Matera
Hiring a car in Matera
Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Matera (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.72 and £26.29. The most frequently booked car type in Matera is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.