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. Matera deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Matera

Matera in January
Estimated hotel price
£92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matera in January
Estimated hotel price
£92
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 6h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Matera, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Matera to Rome takes 4h 14m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ancona, expect to pay about £17 for a 4h 50m 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 Galdierirent, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matera, including Bus, FlixBus and Itabus. From Foggia, the bus ride to Matera takes 80 miles and will cost you around £24. From Brindisi, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 100 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 6h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Matera, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Matera to Rome takes 4h 14m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ancona, expect to pay about £17 for a 4h 50m 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 Galdierirent, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matera, including Bus, FlixBus and Itabus. From Foggia, the bus ride to Matera takes 80 miles and will cost you around £24. From Brindisi, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 100 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 (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,695 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,150 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,001 reviews)
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Where to stay in Matera

Average rates range from around £88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £196 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ai Maestri Rooms&Cafe and Agriturismo Terra dei Sassi.

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)
£314+
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Locanda Di San Martino Hotel & Thermae Romanae
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£122+
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Albergo Del Sedile
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Hotel San Domenico Al Piano
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Hiring a car in Matera

Hiring a car in Matera costs £53 per day, on average, or £105 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, 28% more expensive than at Bari Palese.

Expect to pay £1.52 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 £18.20 and £24.26. The most frequently booked car type in Matera is Compact (Jeep Renegade or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Matera costs £53 per day, on average, or £105 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, 28% more expensive than at Bari Palese.

Expect to pay £1.52 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 £18.20 and £24.26. The most frequently booked car type in Matera is Compact (Jeep Renegade or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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