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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
$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 29h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Atlanta takes 5h 37m and costs around $105 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $115 for a 9h 22m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Matthews is to pick up a car hire from Charlotte, which is about 10 miles from Matthews. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Matthews takes 485 miles and will cost you around $191. From Coral Hills, the ticket costs about $119 for a journey of 495 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 29h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Atlanta takes 5h 37m and costs around $105 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $115 for a 9h 22m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Matthews is to pick up a car hire from Charlotte, which is about 10 miles from Matthews. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Matthews takes 485 miles and will cost you around $191. From Coral Hills, the ticket costs about $119 for a journey of 495 miles.

Airports near Matthews

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
GSPGreenville
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Matthews

Lufthansa
Good (7,938 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,905 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,433 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,188 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,578 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,616 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,951 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,283 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,271 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,004 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (208 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 $2.00 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 $23.99 and $31.98. 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 Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.00 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 $23.99 and $31.98. 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 Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.