If you are planning to arrive in Matera by car, camper or other vehicles you should know where to find a parking spot – either free or paid – to leave your vehicle safely and start exploring the city on foot. Finding parking in Matera can be challenging, especially during holidays or certain times of the year (such as Christmas, Easter, or during the patronal feast), when thousands of visitors (alone, in couples, with family, or in groups) come to the city for a day or a few days to discover everything Matera has to offer.
If you want to visit Matera and yo need useful information on the best free and paid parking spots in the city, this article will guide you on where to park to easily reach the historic center and the Sassi.
Parking Map of Matera
Here is a map created by our partner Carlo to group all the main parking spots in Matera, both free and paid:
Parking near Via Ridola
Near Via Ridola, one of the most beautiful and visited streets in Matera, there are several free and paid parking spots. For free parking, you can try your luck in the area between Via Padre Minozzi, Via Vena, Via Chiancalata, Via Castello, or the internal streets of the Lanera district. All these streets are within a few minutes’ walk from Via Ridola. It’s easier to find parking here, especially if you arrive in Matera early in the morning or in the early afternoon.
Via Vena Parking
If you can’t find a free spot in the above areas, don’t worry: Via Vena has a large multi-story monitored parking lot that can accommodate up to 340 cars.
Via Carlo Levi Parking
One of the newest open-air parking areas in Matera, near the University Campus, suitable for campers but not monitored at night (the area is very quiet, like the rest of the city). It is a few dozen meters from the Lanera district and about a 5-minute walk from Via Ridola and the Sasso Caveoso, making it ideal for reaching the historic center and visiting the city.
Sant’Isidoro Parking
A fully covered parking area open 24 hours a day, located on Via Lanera, a few meters from Via Ridola. A sustainable project that promotes urban regeneration and modern design.
Parking near Piazza Vittorio Veneto
Nicoletti Parking – Via Cappelluti
Moving away from Via Ridola towards the western side of the historic center, we find another paid monitored parking lot in Matera, covered and located between Piazza Mulino and Via Cappelluti, a few steps from Piazza Vittorio Veneto. You can also search for a free spot in the area between Via Cappelluti (mostly paid), Largo Passarelli, Via Passarelli (mainly the upper part), Via Gramsci (upper part), and Via Pecci.
Piazza della Visitazione Parking – Via Aldo Moro – FAL Station
This was a large paid parking area close to the historic center, but as of February 1, 2023, it is no longer available due to ongoing redevelopment works for the Intergenerational Park project, which includes an underground parking lot with 250 spaces. Those who used to park here can now use the Via Saragat parking lot, a few dozen meters away from Piazza della Visitazione.
Piazza Cesare Firrao Parking
Located a few hundred meters from Piazza della Visitazione, towards the Villa Comunale (between Via XX Settembre, Via Stigliani, and Via Amendola), this covered and monitored parking lot offers 146 spaces and an automated entry, exit, and payment system. It is about 200 meters from Piazza Vittorio Veneto and Via San Biagio.
Autoservizi Damasco Parking
A private, covered, monitored, and paid parking lot located 50 meters from Piazza Vittorio Veneto. To access it, pay attention to the ZTL entrance on Via Roma: it’s advisable to call the parking managers to get authorization for transit.
Free and Paid Parking near the Villa Comunale
To find a free spot near the Villa Comunale (a 2-minute walk from the center and the Sassi), you can try parking in the final part of Via Rosselli (after the intersection with Via Cererie and Via Tommaso Stigliani), Via Cererie, Via Gattini (partly paid), Via Giolitti, Via Piave (partly paid), Via Pentasuglia and its side streets, Via Laura Battista, Via Tommaso Stigliani (be aware of the ZTL section from Via Amendola to Via San Biagio), Vico XX Settembre, Via XX Settembre (paid), or near the Stadio XXI Settembre.
Parking near the Matera Centro Exit
For those arriving in the city from the Matera Centro exit 3 and looking for a parking spot right away, there are several paid parking areas not immediately next to the historic center but still close to major points of interest, including museums.
Via Saragat Parking
One of the largest covered parking areas in Matera, with 530 spaces and an automated entry, exit, and payment system. Located near Parco Comunale Macamarda and Campo Scuola, a short walk from Piazza Matteotti, which leads to Via Roma and Via Ascanio Persio, eventually reaching Piazza Vittorio Veneto and the Sassi.
Piazza Bianco Parking
A free parking area where you can stay for up to 2 hours with a parking disc. Located about 200 meters from Piazza della Visitazione. Nearby, you can also look for parking in the upper parts of Via Passarelli, Via Gramsci, or Via Cappelluti.
Via Timmari Parking
A covered and monitored parking lot with 450 square meters of space, located near the Provincial Fire Command and the Matera Centro exit 3. Convenient if you are staying in that area.
We Go To Parking
Another private, covered, and monitored parking lot on Via Timmari, right at the entrance of Matera. It offers a shuttle service to and from hotels and accommodations booked for your stay in Matera. An ecological car and motorcycle wash service is also available upon request.
Parking Fees in Matera
For public paid parking, here are the updated prices as of June 2022:
- Zone A: €1/hour; €0.50 minimum fee; €60 subscription;
- Via Lucana, Piazza Cesare Firrao, Via Casalnuovo: €1/hour; €10 daily fee; €50 subscription (ZTL and historic center residents); €90 ordinary subscription;
- Zone B: €0.70/hour; €0.30 minimum fee; €40 subscription;
- Via Saragat Parking: €0.50/hour; €5 daily fee; €50 subscription (ZTL and historic center residents); €90 ordinary subscription;
- Parking in front of the Municipal Building: €0.50/hour; €0.30 minimum fee; €5 daily fee.
Payment methods for individual tickets, subscriptions, and permits are available on parkingmatera.it.
Parking in Matera? No problem with my guidance
These are the necessary details for finding parking in Matera comfortably, including the best places, streets, and times to arrive in the city and find a spot. Whatever parking you choose, you will be able to reach the historic center and the Sassi on foot.
I will be staying at Vico Lombardi 16, 75100 Matera. What are your recommendations for walkable, secure parking to that area?
Hi Andrea, because of your accomodation, we would suggest to park your car in one of the parkings we listed into the section “Parking near Piazza Vittorio Veneto”. Let us know 🙂
We are staying at L’Infinito dei Sassi on Vico Commercio 4 for 3 nights. Where is the nearest free parking?
We will be staying at 5 Elementi Sassi hotel. What is the nearest parking lot?
Sorry to be late, Sharon.
The nearest park to you is Via Tommaso Stigliani and Via Piave, but also Via Pentasuglia. If you need a private park, you should go to Piazza Cesare Firrao Parking
located close to your accomodation 🙂
Buon pomeriggio,
Alloggerò in Vico Terzo Cappelluti, 4. Potrebbe consigliarmi il miglior parcheggio per me? Non riesco a trovare la zona del mio appartamento, quindi potrei anche sapere in quale zona si trova l’appartamento, per favore? In questo modo, potrò controllare la tariffa del parcheggio che mi consiglierà.
Grazie mille.
Gentile Mai, il suo alloggio è vicino al nostro Bike Shop 🙂
Per quanto riguarda il parcheggio, c’è la vicina Piazza Michele Bianco che ospita sia parcheggi gratuiti che a pagamento: https://www.google.com/local/place/fid/0x13477f9c65673eaf:0xdbeebd59983241fe/photosphere?iu=https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid%3DOZd5k6jg5tAmLP1t9FzIqA%26cb_client%3Dsearch.gws-prod.gps%26yaw%3D144.3977%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100%26w%3D0%26h%3D0&ik=CAISFk9aZDVrNmpnNXRBbUxQMXQ5RnpJcUE%3D&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjJ5PrrwOyIAxX41QIHHdJmAlwQpx96BAgbEAU
Una volta arrivato a Matera, provi a dare un’occhiata lì 😉
Hello. We are staying at Toretta ai Sassi , Vico I casalnuovo 31. We have rented a mid size SUV. I am interested in parking within walking distance to the Torretta as well as can we book the space ahead of time, and will a mid size SUV fit? Thank you for your recommendation.
We are planning a short visit to Matera in 2 weeks. We’ll come by car and would like to park it close to a place where we could find a tourist mini bus to visit Sassi. Preferably a covered parking. Could you please recommend some options?
What would be the best parking station within easy walking distance to Piazza Duomo 2.
Hi Lea, the best solution is the parking station in Via Vena, really close to Via Ridola and then to Piazza Duomo 🙂
I plan to visit Matera this weekend. I will be there for short visit to walk around town and move on. What parking would you suggest for start of walking tour by myself?
Hi Džangir, how long you will stay here?
Hello, I will be staying on Via Fiorentini. Could you please advise the best location for parking (just one night). Many thanks
Hi, we will be visiting Matera for about 5 hours 11am to 4pm, where is a secure parking site for a campervan please?
Ciao. We plan to stay 2 days during eater week, in via fiorentini 185, not too far from the cathedral. which parking options do we have? i also read your price overview (don´t know how much it has changed since 2022…) – what do you mean with 60,- (or 90,-) Euro subscription? Do I have to pay this as a one-time fee, in addition to the hourly parking rate? that would be really pricey then… Thanks for info
Hi there, I will be stating at the Palazzo Virgintino for two nights. Where is the nearest parking for the days that I am there?
Starò in Via Ascanio Persio 2 dal 6 all’8 APRILE e so che
è una ZTL area. L’Hotel ha informato che, dalle 15:00 alle 16:00, è consentito l’accesso con auto non autorizzate e sarà possibile scaricare i bagagli. Questa informazione è corretta?
Ciao Jerusa, noi abbiamo queste informazioni:
APU PIAZZA ASCANIO PERSIO
FERIALI: APERTO 04:00 – 08:30/14:00 – 16:00
FESTIVI: CHIUSO 00:00 – 24:00
We will be staying at the Caveoso Hotel, Piazza S. Pietro. What is the best way to park and get to the hotel with luggage? Thank you!
Hi,
We are arriving in Matera around 17:00 on Saturday.
The address where we stay is Via G. Pentasuglia 21/23.
We are with two cars.
Please advice where is the nearest to our address free and also pid parking
Can you assist please? We are staying at 210 Via Lucana from 10/04/for three nights. Where is the closest and cheap place to park our car please?
Ciao!
We are on a road trip coming from Naples & want to spend a few hours visiting the main areas of Matera .
Is it safe to leave luggage in the trunk in a secure parking lot ?
If so, where do you recommend ?
Thank you
We will stay in Palazzotto Residence&Winery
Via Sette Dolori, 39, 75100 Matera, Italien
Where would you suggest to leave the car (paid)?
Hello!
We will be staying at L’Arturo B&B – Sassi di Matera Via Tre Corone, 9/10.Could you tell me What is the nearest free parking lot? Thank you
Ciao
it is great the way you help people to find the best spot. So i also have a request for your suggestion where is a safe to park if we are situated in Angolo dei Sassi, Via Santa Cesarea, 59. Grazie molto per vostro aiuto 🙂
Staying two nights in October at Via D’Addozio 102.
Would appreciate your recommendation where the best free parking would be as well as paid garage or outdoor log parking.
Thank you for your suggestions
Hello we are staying at the Palazzotto Residence and Winery.
Could you please tell me where to find a close monitored parking lot.
Is it possible to reserve a parking in advance ?
Thank you very much
We are going to be in Matera just for the morning for a walking tour that starts at Via A Turi. Where should we park for up to 6 hours?
Hi, Is it Possible to park on Via Ridola blue spots over night? If not what is the time that the car has to be moved? Thanks.
Hello. I requested help on 7/10. Are Parcheggio Sant’Isidoro or Parcheggio Carlo Levi outside the ZTL? I would like to park without violating the ZTL. Please help. Thank you.
We will be arriving 5/10 staying one night at Via Fiorentini, 125. Want guarded parcheggio. Where do you recommend?
We are staying at 82 Rione San Biagio. Can you direct me to free parking spaces or paid in the streets as close as possible to this address? The hosts also mention meeting us at a designated time at Piaxxetta San Biagio. This must be right outside the ZLT maybe? Our Plan B would be to use a public parking lot. They suggested Piazza Cesare Firrao for 10euros/24 hours. Any help you can provide is much appreciated. Grazie, Karen