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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
$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 26h 42m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Raleigh takes 2h 58m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $124 for a 5h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Matthews is to pick up a car hire from Charlotte, which is about 16 km from Matthews. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Wilmington, the bus ride to Matthews takes 604 km and will cost you around $126. From Coral Hills, the ticket costs about $102 for a journey of 716 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 26h 42m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Raleigh takes 2h 58m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $124 for a 5h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Matthews is to pick up a car hire from Charlotte, which is about 16 km from Matthews. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Wilmington, the bus ride to Matthews takes 604 km and will cost you around $126. From Coral Hills, the ticket costs about $102 for a journey of 716 km.

Airports near Matthews

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
GSPGreenville
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Matthews

Lufthansa
Good (7,948 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,912 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,456 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,195 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (906 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,650 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,761 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,562 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,966 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,391 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,436 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,299 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,284 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,004 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (208 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 $2.02 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 $24.14 and $32.19. 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 (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.02 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 $24.14 and $32.19. 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 (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.