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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Matera to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Matera
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 2h 45m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Matera, followed by AccesRail. 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 Ace and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 100 miles and will cost you around £17. From Naples, the ticket costs about £22 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 £84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £196 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
Hiring a car in Matera costs £55 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 46% more expensive than at Bari Palese.
Expect to pay £1.45 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 £17.40 and £23.20. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Matera, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.
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