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
£161
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matera in January
Estimated hotel price
£161
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.

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 Galdierirent and Ace, among others, in Naples.

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.

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 Galdierirent and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Airports near Matera

BDSBrindisi Papola Casale
QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
BRIBari Palese

Airlines serving Matera

Lufthansa
Good (8,217 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,212 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,068 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,558 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (959 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,202 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,612 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,484 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,386 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,343 reviews)
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Where to stay in Matera

Average rates range from around £90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £179 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)
£92+
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Albergo Del Sedile
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Hiring a car in Matera

Hiring a car in Matera costs £40 per day, on average, or £80 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, 48% more expensive than at Bari Palese.

Expect to pay £1.73 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 £20.75 and £27.67.

Hiring a car in Matera costs £40 per day, on average, or £80 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, 48% more expensive than at Bari Palese.

Expect to pay £1.73 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 £20.75 and £27.67.

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