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
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 18h 40m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Raleigh takes 3h 10m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $97 for a 5h 37m trip.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including CoachRun, FlixBus and Wanda Coach. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Matthews takes 266 km and will cost you around $113. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $120 for a journey of 386 km.
Airlines serving Matthews
Where to stay in Matthews
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte Southeast - Matthews and Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Matthews/Charlotte.
Where to stay in popular areas of Matthews
Hiring a car in Matthews
Expect to pay $1.72 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 $20.53 and $27.37. The most frequently booked car type in Matthews is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.