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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
$168
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matthews in January
Estimated hotel price
$168
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 22h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Cary takes 2h 46m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $107 for a 5h 37m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Wanda Coach. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Matthews takes 386 km and will cost you around $127. From Coral Hills, the ticket costs about $150 for a journey of 700 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 22h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Cary takes 2h 46m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $107 for a 5h 37m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Wanda Coach. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Matthews takes 386 km and will cost you around $127. From Coral Hills, the ticket costs about $150 for a journey of 700 km.

Airports near Matthews

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
GSPGreenville
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Matthews

KLM
Good (1,414 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,579 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,533 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,028 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,027 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,463 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,309 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,584 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,325 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (896 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (370 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 $1.61 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 $19.27 and $25.69. 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 $1.61 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 $19.27 and $25.69. 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.