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 February
Estimated hotel price
£90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matera in February
Estimated hotel price
£90
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 Foggia takes 1h 05m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £16 for a 4h 23m 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 Ace and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matera, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Brindisi, the bus ride to Matera takes 100 miles and will cost you around £3. From Naples, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 170 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 Foggia takes 1h 05m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £16 for a 4h 23m 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 Ace and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matera, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Brindisi, the bus ride to Matera takes 100 miles and will cost you around £3. From Naples, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 170 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 (7,489 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,977 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,010 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,990 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,977 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,374 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,649 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,298 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,532 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,279 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,130 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (365 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,015 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (873 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,179 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 £177 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 (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£153+
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Locanda Di San Martino Hotel & Thermae Romanae
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Albergo Del Sedile
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Hotel San Domenico Al Piano
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Hiring a car in Matera

Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.95 and £23.93.

Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.95 and £23.93.

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