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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Matera to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Matera

Matera in January
Estimated hotel price
£94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matera in January
Estimated hotel price
£94
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 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 Italotreno. The train journey from Matera to Brindisi takes 1h 13m and costs around £7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £37 for a 4h 09m 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 Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matera, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Foggia, the bus ride to Matera takes 80 miles and will cost you around £24. From Brindisi, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 85 miles. Matera’s bus station is located 1.1 miles from the city centre.

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 Italotreno. The train journey from Matera to Brindisi takes 1h 13m and costs around £7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £37 for a 4h 09m 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 Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matera, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Foggia, the bus ride to Matera takes 80 miles and will cost you around £24. From Brindisi, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 85 miles. Matera’s bus station is located 1.1 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Matera

BDSBrindisi Papola Casale
QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
BRIBari Palese

Airlines serving Matera

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,835 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in Matera

Average rates range from around £86 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

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Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£290+
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Locanda Di San Martino Hotel & Thermae Romanae
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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Albergo Del Sedile
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Hotel San Domenico Al Piano
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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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, 43% more expensive than at Bari Palese.

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.19 and £22.91. 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.

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, 43% more expensive than at Bari Palese.

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.19 and £22.91. 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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