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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
$157
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matthews in January
Estimated hotel price
$157
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 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Matthews from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 17h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Atlanta takes 5h 37m and costs around $102 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $130 for a 7h 41m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Matthews takes 530 miles and will cost you around $100. From Orlando, the ticket costs about $220 for a journey of 765 miles.

Plane

When flying to Matthews, you’ll arrive at Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Matthews from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 17h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Atlanta takes 5h 37m and costs around $102 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $130 for a 7h 41m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Matthews takes 530 miles and will cost you around $100. From Orlando, the ticket costs about $220 for a journey of 765 miles.

Airports near Matthews

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
GSPGreenville
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Matthews

KLM
Good (1,463 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,823 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,774 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,246 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,131 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,383 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,703 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,775 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,187 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (388 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,982 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (962 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (196 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 $1.48 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 $17.69 and $23.58. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Matthews, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.48 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 $17.69 and $23.58. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Matthews, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.