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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
$167
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matthews in January
Estimated hotel price
$167
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 21h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Greensboro takes 1h 30m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about $53 for a 2h 58m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Matthews takes 386 km and will cost you around $124. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $80 for a journey of 507 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 21h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Greensboro takes 1h 30m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about $53 for a 2h 58m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Matthews takes 386 km and will cost you around $124. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $80 for a journey of 507 km.

Airports near Matthews

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
GSPGreenville
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Matthews

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,564 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,509 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,013 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,008 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,431 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,288 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,570 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,056 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,264 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 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 $1.60 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 $19.16 and $25.54. 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 Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.60 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 $19.16 and $25.54. 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 Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.