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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
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matthews in January
Estimated hotel price
$156
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 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Atlanta takes 5h 37m and costs around $123 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $173 for a 7h 41m 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 Budget, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Orlando, the bus ride to Matthews takes 966 km and will cost you around $282. From New York, the ticket costs about $336 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 21h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Atlanta takes 5h 37m and costs around $123 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $173 for a 7h 41m 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 Budget, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Orlando, the bus ride to Matthews takes 966 km and will cost you around $282. From New York, the ticket costs about $336 for a journey of 1038 km.

Airports near Matthews

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
GSPGreenville
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Matthews

Lufthansa
Good (7,978 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,951 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,770 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,004 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,318 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,338 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,000 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (307 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 $1.97 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 $23.59 and $31.46. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Matthews, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.97 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 $23.59 and $31.46. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Matthews, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.