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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
$164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matthews in January
Estimated hotel price
$164
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 20h 12m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Greensboro takes 1h 58m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about $52 for a 2h 58m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Greenville, the bus ride to Matthews takes 153 km and will cost you around $81. From Raleigh, the ticket costs about $120 for a journey of 322 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 20h 12m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Greensboro takes 1h 58m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about $52 for a 2h 58m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Greenville, the bus ride to Matthews takes 153 km and will cost you around $81. From Raleigh, the ticket costs about $120 for a journey of 322 km.

Airports near Matthews

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
GSPGreenville
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Matthews

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,613 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,804 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,430 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,065 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,329 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,592 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,084 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,402 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (373 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 $1.56 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 $18.72 and $24.96. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Matthews, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.56 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 $18.72 and $24.96. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Matthews, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.