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Where to stay
Hiring a car

Matthews travel guide

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You're Going to Love Matthews

With a population of 27,198, Matthews is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States.

When to visit Matthews

Matthews in January
Estimated hotel price
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matthews in January
Estimated hotel price
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Matthews

Plane

When flying to Matthews, you’ll arrive at Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Matthews from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 19h 51m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Greensboro takes 1h 27m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about $52 for a 2h 54m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Greenville, the bus ride to Matthews takes 153 km and will cost you around $32. From Raleigh, the ticket costs about $63 for a journey of 266 km.

Plane

When flying to Matthews, you’ll arrive at Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Matthews from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 19h 51m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Greensboro takes 1h 27m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about $52 for a 2h 54m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Greenville, the bus ride to Matthews takes 153 km and will cost you around $32. From Raleigh, the ticket costs about $63 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Matthews

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
GSPGreenville
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Matthews

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,547 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,494 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,006 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,998 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,400 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (863 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,400 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,557 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,237 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,050 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (886 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
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Where to stay in Matthews

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte Southeast - Matthews By IHG and Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Matthews/Charlotte.

Where to stay in popular areas of Matthews

Hiring a car in Matthews

Expect to pay $1.58 per litre in Matthews (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.90 and $25.20. The most frequently booked car type in Matthews is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.58 per litre in Matthews (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.90 and $25.20. The most frequently booked car type in Matthews is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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