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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Matthews travel guide

Matthews Tourism | Matthews Guide

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
$157
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matthews in January
Estimated hotel price
$157
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 21h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Cary takes 2h 46m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $105 for a 5h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Matthews is to pick up a car hire from Charlotte, which is about 16 km from Matthews. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Matthews takes 322 km and will cost you around $51. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $166 for a journey of 587 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 21h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Cary takes 2h 46m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $105 for a 5h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Matthews is to pick up a car hire from Charlotte, which is about 16 km from Matthews. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Matthews takes 322 km and will cost you around $51. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $166 for a journey of 587 km.

Airports near Matthews

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
GSPGreenville
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Matthews

Lufthansa
Good (7,964 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,465 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,204 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (912 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,987 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,311 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,319 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,003 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (307 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 $1.97 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 $23.59 and $31.45. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Matthews, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.97 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 $23.59 and $31.45. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Matthews, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.