Car hire in Matera
SmartRents is a car hire comparison site: for Matera it puts 30 offers from 5 rental companies within 25 km in a single list, each with its final price, deposit and excess. All with free cancellation and unlimited mileage.
30 offers from €17/day · prices for Nov 2 → Nov 5
See the offers ↓Ready-made picks – Matera
The best offer for each need among the 30 offers on this page: 3 days, Nov 2 → Nov 5, prices read on October 26, 2026.
| Best for | Car | Price | Deposit and excess | Pick-up | View offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | Fiat Panda or similar · Manual · 5 seats · 1 bag · | €52 for 3 days · €17/day | Deposit €700 · Excess €1300 | In town · Matera - Via dei Mestieri · 2.6 km | View offer |
| Automatic gearbox | Ford Focus or similar · Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · | €70 for 3 days · €23/day | Deposit €750 · Excess €2900 | In town · Matera - Via dei Mestieri · 2.6 km | View offer |
| For families (5 seats, 2+ suitcases) | Opel Corsa or similar · Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · | €54 for 3 days · €18/day | Deposit €700 · Excess €1300 | In town · Matera - Via dei Mestieri · 2.6 km | View offer |
| SUV | Jeep Avenger or similar · Manual · 5 seats · 3 bags · | €397 for 3 days · €132/day | Deposit €500 · Excess €1500 | In town · Matera - Via della Scienza · 2.5 km | View offer |
| 7 seats or more | Volkswagen Caravelle or similar · Manual · 9 seats · 4 bags · | €716 for 3 days · €239/day | Deposit €500 · Excess €2000 | In town · Matera - Via della Scienza · 2.5 km | View offer |
| Nearest · Lowest deposit | Toyota Aygo or similar · Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · | €65 for 3 days · €22/day | Deposit €0 · Excess €1200 | In town · Matera - Via della Scienza · 2.5 km | View offer |
Prices by month – Matera
7 days from the 15th of each month, pick-up and return at 10 am, 30-year-old driver. Prices read on October 21, 2026.
| Month | From | Per day | Median | Offers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2026 | €146 | €21 | €608 | 19 |
| January 2027 | €163 | €23 | €296 | 20 |
| February 2027 | €163 | €23 | €309 | 20 |
| March 2027 | €163 | €23 | €328 | 19 |
| April 2027 | €163 | €23 | €365 | 19 |
| May 2027 | €163 | €23 | €365 | 19 |
| June 2027 | €163 | €23 | €340 | 19 |
Frequently asked questions – Matera
Matera: how much does car hire cost?
For 3 days (Nov 2 → Nov 5) prices start at €52 (€17/day): Fiat Panda (pick-up: Matera - Via dei Mestieri). The median price of the 30 offers is €78. Prices read on October 26, 2026; they change with other dates.
How do I see prices for my dates?
Just change the dates (YYYY-MM-DD) in this link: https://smartrents.it/en/auto?comune=077014&from=2026-11-02&to=2026-11-05&fromHour=10&toHour=10&age=30&via=ai. fromHour and toHour set the pick-up and return hours (6–23), age the driver's age; to return the car somewhere else add &drop= and the place name, e.g. &drop=Roma. Prices are read live for those dates.
How much are the deposit and the excess?
The deposit ranges from €0 to €750, with a median of €500. The damage excess ranges from €1200 to €2900. Each offer states them before you book.
Are there cars with an automatic gearbox?
Yes: 9 offers, from €70 for 3 days (Ford Focus).
Where do you pick up the car?
Town and other points: 30. The nearest pick-up point is Matera - Via della Scienza, 2.5 km away.
Unlimited mileage and free cancellation?
30 of 30 offers include unlimited mileage and 30 of 30 free cancellation.
How many rental companies are there?
5. Their offers are above in a single list, cheapest first, with each one's deposit and excess.
How do you book?
Choose an offer and open “View offer”: you book and pay on the partner's site, which handles payment, support and cancellation. Enter your own dates in the search to see updated prices.
Which month is the cheapest to rent a car?
Over the next months, for 7 days from the 15th, the cheapest is December 2026: from €146 (€21/day). January 2027 from €163, February 2027 from €163, March 2027 from €163, April 2027 from €163, May 2027 from €163, June 2027 from €163. Prices read on October 21, 2026.
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Good to know before you drive – Matera
Information checked on October 19, 2026 against the sources shown. Rules and times can change: check them before you set off.
Sassi ZTL: gates active 10:00–20:30 (summer until 24:00)
The Sassi ZTL gates on Via D’Addozio and Via Bruno Buozzi are active 10:00–20:30 from 16 September to 30 June and 10:00–24:00 from 1 July to 15 September (ordinance no. 147/2025).
Centro ZTL 24 hours, other ZTLs in the evening
The Centro ZTL (Via Scotellaro, Corso, Via Beccherie, Duomo, Sedile, San Francesco) is active 24 hours a day, holidays included, with loading 7:00–10:30 and 15:00–17:00; the Prefettura (Via Roma, Via XX Settembre), Ridola, Casalnuovo and Stigliani ZTLs are active 20:30–24:00. When a ZTL is active, entry is not allowed.
Source: Comune di Matera – ZTL: orari telecamere e barriere (Ord. Dir. n. 147 e 148/2025)
Piave and Cesarea ZTLs: gates enforcing since 5 Nov 2025
Since 5 November 2025 the electronic gates of the Piave and Cesarea ZTLs have been in full operation and violations are fined: Via Piave/Via Stigliani, Via O. Tataranni/Via F. Volpe, Vico II F.P. Festa/Via G.B. Pentasuglia and Via Santa Cesarea/Via Piave.
Hotel guests in the ZTL: transit for luggage only
Under the ZTL rules (as amended in 2019), guests of accommodation inside the ZTL without a garage may only drive through the gate and stop to load and unload luggage; the property must first send the Polizia Locale the guest’s name, plate and length of stay.
Plate on the ZTL portal by the next day
Accommodation and garages register guests’ plates on the Comune’s ZTL portal; a transit cannot be regularised after the calendar day following the passage through the gate. After checks by the ZTL office, the plate is added to the whitelist.
No cars in the Sassi: the car parks the Comune lists
The Sassi cannot be reached by car, except at certain short times and areas. The Comune’s tourism portal (2023 page) lists for cars the Via Lanera car park, recommended and served by the Linea Circolare Lanera bus, the Via Saragat multi-storey, Via Vena, Piazza Firrao, Via La Malfa, Piazza Matteotti and Piazza della Visitazione.
From the A14 to Matera: Bari Nord, then SS96 and SS99
From the Adriatic coast, take the A14 to the Bari Nord exit, continue to the industrial area (Modugno exit for Altamura–Matera) and take the SS96 and then the SS99.
Source: Comune di Matera – Matera Welcome, portale turistico istituzionale: Come arrivare in auto
Available models – Matera
Lowest price for 3 days for each model. “Or similar”: the rental company may hand over a car of the same category.
| Model | Offers | From | Gearbox | Seats | Rental companies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Panda | 5 | €52 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 5 |
| Opel Corsa | 3 | €54 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 3 |
| Ford Focus | 3 | €70 for 3 days | Automatic | 5 | 3 |
| Lancia Ypsilon | 2 | €54 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 2 |
| Toyota Aygo | 2 | €55 for 3 days | Manual | 4 | 2 |
| Renault Captur | 2 | €72 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 2 |
| Peugeot 308 | 2 | €92 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 2 |
| Audi A3 | 2 | €378 for 3 days | Automatic | 5 | 2 |
| Jeep Avenger | 2 | €397 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 2 |
| Seat Leon Estate | 2 | €536 for 3 days | Automatic | 5 | 2 |
| Volkswagen Caravelle | 2 | €716 for 3 days | Manual | 9 | 2 |
| Renault Captur | 1 | €67 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 1 |
30 offers from 5 rental companies within 25 km of Matera, for a 3-day rental (Nov 2 → Nov 5). Prices updated: October 26, 2026. You book on the partner's site, which handles payment and support.
30 results
Fiat Panda or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Matera - Via dei Mestieri, 3 km · 31 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.0/10
€52 for 3 days€17/day
View offer€52 for 3 days
€17/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Matera - Via dei Mestieri, 3 km · 31 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.0/10
€54 for 3 days€18/day
View offer€54 for 3 days
€18/day
Lancia Ypsilon or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Matera - Via dei Mestieri, 3 km · 31 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 10.0/10
€54 for 3 days€18/day
View offer€54 for 3 days
€18/day
Fiat Panda or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Matera - Via dei Mestieri, 3 km · 31 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 10.0/10
€54 for 3 days€18/day
View offer€54 for 3 days
€18/day
Fiat Panda or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Matera - Via dei Mestieri, 3 km · 31 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€54 for 3 days€18/day
View offer€54 for 3 days
€18/day
Toyota Aygo or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Matera - Via della Scienza, 3 km · 30 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.6/10
€55 for 3 days€18/day
View offer€55 for 3 days
€18/day
Lancia Ypsilon or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Matera - Via dei Mestieri, 3 km · 31 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€55 for 3 days€18/day
View offer€55 for 3 days
€18/day
Fiat Panda or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Matera - Via della Scienza, 3 km · 30 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.6/10
€55 for 3 days€18/day
View offer€55 for 3 days
€18/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Matera - Via della Scienza, 3 km · 30 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.6/10
€57 for 3 days€19/day
View offer€57 for 3 days
€19/day
Toyota Aygo or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Matera - Via della Scienza, 3 km · 30 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €0 · Customer rating 9.0/10
€65 for 3 days€22/day
View offer€65 for 3 days
€22/day
Fiat Panda or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Matera - Via della Scienza, 3 km · 30 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €0 · Customer rating 9.0/10
€66 for 3 days€22/day
View offer€66 for 3 days
€22/day
Renault Captur or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
In town · Matera - Via dei Mestieri, 3 km · 31 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 10.0/10
€67 for 3 days€22/day
View offer€67 for 3 days
€22/day
Ford Focus or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
In town · Matera - Via dei Mestieri, 3 km · 31 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 10.0/10
€70 for 3 days€23/day
View offer€70 for 3 days
€23/day
Renault Captur or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
In town · Matera - Via dei Mestieri, 3 km · 31 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€72 for 3 days€24/day
View offer€72 for 3 days
€24/day
Ford Focus or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
In town · Matera - Via dei Mestieri, 3 km · 31 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€76 for 3 days€25/day
View offer€76 for 3 days
€25/day
Renault Captur or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
In town · Matera - Via dei Mestieri, 3 km · 31 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.0/10
€80 for 3 days€27/day
View offer€80 for 3 days
€27/day
Ford Focus or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
In town · Matera - Via dei Mestieri, 3 km · 31 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.0/10
€82 for 3 days€27/day
View offer€82 for 3 days
€27/day
Peugeot 308 or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
In town · Matera - Via della Scienza, 3 km · 30 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €0 · Customer rating 9.0/10
€92 for 3 days€31/day
View offer€92 for 3 days
€31/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Matera - Via della Scienza, 3 km · 30 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €0 · Customer rating 9.0/10
€332 for 3 days€111/day
View offer€332 for 3 days
€111/day
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Matera - Via della Scienza, 3 km · 30 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.6/10
€364 for 3 days€121/day
View offer€364 for 3 days
€121/day
Peugeot 308 or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
In town · Matera - Via della Scienza, 3 km · 30 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.6/10
€377 for 3 days€126/day
View offer€377 for 3 days
€126/day
Audi A3 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · Intermediate
In town · Matera - Via della Scienza, 3 km · 30 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.6/10
€378 for 3 days€126/day
View offer€378 for 3 days
€126/day
Jeep Avenger or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
In town · Matera - Via della Scienza, 3 km · 30 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.6/10
€397 for 3 days€132/day
View offer€397 for 3 days
€132/day
Volkswagen Taigo or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
In town · Matera - Via della Scienza, 3 km · 30 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €0 · Customer rating 9.0/10
€425 for 3 days€142/day
View offer€425 for 3 days
€142/day
Audi A3 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · Intermediate
In town · Matera - Via della Scienza, 3 km · 30 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €0 · Customer rating 9.0/10
€467 for 3 days€156/day
View offer€467 for 3 days
€156/day
Seat Leon Estate or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · Estate
In town · Matera - Via della Scienza, 3 km · 30 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.6/10
€536 for 3 days€179/day
View offer€536 for 3 days
€179/day
Jeep Avenger or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
In town · Matera - Via della Scienza, 3 km · 30 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €0 · Customer rating 9.0/10
€621 for 3 days€207/day
View offer€621 for 3 days
€207/day
Seat Leon Estate or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · Estate
In town · Matera - Via della Scienza, 3 km · 30 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €0 · Customer rating 9.0/10
€691 for 3 days€230/day
View offer€691 for 3 days
€230/day
Volkswagen Caravelle or similar
Manual · 9 seats · 4 bags · People carrier
In town · Matera - Via della Scienza, 3 km · 30 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.6/10
€716 for 3 days€239/day
View offer€716 for 3 days
€239/day
Volkswagen Caravelle or similar
Manual · 9 seats · 4 bags · People carrier
In town · Matera - Via della Scienza, 3 km · 30 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €0 · Customer rating 9.0/10
€834 for 3 days€278/day
View offer€834 for 3 days
€278/day