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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
$159
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matthews in January
Estimated hotel price
$159
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 27h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Atlanta takes 5h 37m and costs around $106 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $137 for a 9h 22m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Matthews is to pick up a car hire from Charlotte, which is about 10 miles from Matthews. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Budget, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Matthews takes 240 miles and will cost you around $120. From Orlando, the ticket costs about $224 for a journey of 600 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 27h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Atlanta takes 5h 37m and costs around $106 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $137 for a 9h 22m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Matthews is to pick up a car hire from Charlotte, which is about 10 miles from Matthews. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Budget, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Matthews takes 240 miles and will cost you around $120. From Orlando, the ticket costs about $224 for a journey of 600 miles.

Airports near Matthews

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
GSPGreenville
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Matthews

Lufthansa
Good (8,004 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,982 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,217 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,778 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,046 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,331 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,371 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,977 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (999 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 $2.16 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 $25.82 and $34.43. 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 $2.16 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 $25.82 and $34.43. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Matthews, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.