Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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

Matera in January
Estimated hotel price
£143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matera in January
Estimated hotel price
£143
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 54 km from Matera. The shortest flight to Matera from the United Kingdom departs from Bristol and takes around 3h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Matera, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Matera to Naples takes 4h 05m and costs around £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £17 for a 4h 23m trip. The train station in Matera is called Matera, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Matera is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 198 km from Matera. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Galdierirent, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matera, including FlixBus, Bus and MarinoBus. From Brindisi, the bus ride to Matera takes 161 km and will cost you around £22. From Naples, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 274 km. Matera’s bus station is located 1.7 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Matera doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bari Airport (Palese) (BRI), which is located 54 km from Matera. The shortest flight to Matera from the United Kingdom departs from Bristol and takes around 3h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Matera, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Matera to Naples takes 4h 05m and costs around £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £17 for a 4h 23m trip. The train station in Matera is called Matera, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Matera is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 198 km from Matera. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Galdierirent, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matera, including FlixBus, Bus and MarinoBus. From Brindisi, the bus ride to Matera takes 161 km and will cost you around £22. From Naples, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 274 km. Matera’s bus station is located 1.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Matera

BDSBrindisi Papola Casale
QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
BRIBari Palese

Airlines serving Matera

Lufthansa
Good (8,009 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,987 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,447 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,373 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,949 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,781 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,060 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,252 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,375 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,221 reviews)
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Where to stay in Matera

Average rates range from around £104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £210 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Matera

Most booked hotels in Matera

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Locanda Di San Martino Hotel & Thermae Romanae
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£129+
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Albergo Del Sedile
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Hotel San Domenico Al Piano
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Hiring a car in Matera

Hiring a car in Matera costs £50 per day, on average, or £101 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Bari Palese.

Expect to pay £1.69 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 £20.18 and £26.90.

Hiring a car in Matera costs £50 per day, on average, or £101 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Bari Palese.

Expect to pay £1.69 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 £20.18 and £26.90.

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