Introduction
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 December
Estimated hotel price
$159
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matthews in December
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 23 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Matthews from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 23h 11m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Atlanta takes 5h 37m and costs around $100 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $118 for a 9h 30m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Wanda Coach and Greyhound. From Chamblee, the bus ride to Matthews takes 386 km and will cost you around $58. From New York, the ticket costs about $334 for a journey of 1038 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 23h 11m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Atlanta takes 5h 37m and costs around $100 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $118 for a 9h 30m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Wanda Coach and Greyhound. From Chamblee, the bus ride to Matthews takes 386 km and will cost you around $58. From New York, the ticket costs about $334 for a journey of 1038 km.

Airports near Matthews

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
GSPGreenville
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Matthews

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,749 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,704 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,124 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,863 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,209 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,488 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,666 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,672 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,376 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,147 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,800 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (191 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 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 $1.39 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 $16.63 and $22.17. The most frequently booked car type in Matthews is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.39 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 $16.63 and $22.17. The most frequently booked car type in Matthews is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.