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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
$157
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matthews in January
Estimated hotel price
$157
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 17h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Cary takes 2h 46m and costs around $51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $102 for a 5h 37m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Chamblee, the bus ride to Matthews takes 240 miles and will cost you around $119. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $193 for a journey of 485 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 17h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Cary takes 2h 46m and costs around $51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $102 for a 5h 37m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Chamblee, the bus ride to Matthews takes 240 miles and will cost you around $119. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $193 for a journey of 485 miles.

Airports near Matthews

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
GSPGreenville
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Matthews

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,841 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,277 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,412 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,425 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (12,024 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (198 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (293 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 $1.51 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 $18.10 and $24.13. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Matthews, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.51 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 $18.10 and $24.13. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Matthews, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.