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How to get there
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
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matthews in January
Estimated hotel price
$160
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 20h 12m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Cary takes 3h 13m and costs around $52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $104 for a 5h 37m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Wanda Coach. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Matthews takes 322 km and will cost you around $114. From Chamblee, the ticket costs about $121 for a journey of 386 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 20h 12m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Cary takes 3h 13m and costs around $52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $104 for a 5h 37m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Wanda Coach. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Matthews takes 322 km and will cost you around $114. From Chamblee, the ticket costs about $121 for a journey of 386 km.

Airports near Matthews

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
GSPGreenville
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Matthews

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,689 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,657 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,022 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,838 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,074 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,137 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,461 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,599 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,360 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,633 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,122 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,652 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (379 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (935 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (289 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 $1.46 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 $17.41 and $23.21. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Matthews, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.46 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 $17.41 and $23.21. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Matthews, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.