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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
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matthews in January
Estimated hotel price
$150
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 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Matthews from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Greensboro takes 1h 58m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about $50 for a 2h 46m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Matthews takes 210 miles and will cost you around $215. From Chamblee, the ticket costs about $118 for a journey of 240 miles.

Plane

When flying to Matthews, you’ll arrive at Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Matthews from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Greensboro takes 1h 58m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about $50 for a 2h 46m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Matthews takes 210 miles and will cost you around $215. From Chamblee, the ticket costs about $118 for a journey of 240 miles.

Airports near Matthews

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
GSPGreenville
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Matthews

KLM
Good (1,457 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,790 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,752 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,877 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,117 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,317 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,522 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,688 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,733 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,401 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,170 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,900 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (193 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (962 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 $1.43 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 $17.10 and $22.80. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Matthews, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.43 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 $17.10 and $22.80. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Matthews, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.