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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
$163
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matthews in January
Estimated hotel price
$163
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 30h 37m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Matthews, followed by Train. The train journey from Matthews to Greenville takes 2h 43m and costs around $75 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about $56 for a 2h 46m 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 Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Greenville, the bus ride to Matthews takes 90 miles and will cost you around $26. From Chamblee, the ticket costs about $124 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 30h 37m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Matthews, followed by Train. The train journey from Matthews to Greenville takes 2h 43m and costs around $75 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about $56 for a 2h 46m 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 Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Greenville, the bus ride to Matthews takes 90 miles and will cost you around $26. From Chamblee, the ticket costs about $124 for a journey of 240 miles.

Airports near Matthews

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
GSPGreenville
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Matthews

KLM
Good (1,491 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,894 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,857 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,383 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,165 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,548 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,555 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,897 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,379 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (398 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,249 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,179 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (997 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 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 $1.98 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 $23.74 and $31.65. 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 Full-size car hire (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.98 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 $23.74 and $31.65. 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 Full-size car hire (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.