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Where to stay
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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
$158
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matthews in January
Estimated hotel price
$158
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 24h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Cary takes 2h 58m and costs around $50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $119 for a 5h 37m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Matthews takes 266 km and will cost you around $141. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 402 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 24h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Cary takes 2h 58m and costs around $50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $119 for a 5h 37m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Matthews takes 266 km and will cost you around $141. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 402 km.

Airports near Matthews

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
GSPGreenville
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Matthews

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,144 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,894 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (994 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (861 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 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 $18.88 and $25.17. The most frequently booked car type in Matthews is Economy (Jeep Wrangler or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Soul or similar) is, on average, 39% 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 $18.88 and $25.17. The most frequently booked car type in Matthews is Economy (Jeep Wrangler or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Soul or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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