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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
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matthews in January
Estimated hotel price
$152
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 23h 11m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Raleigh takes 3h 06m and costs around $52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lynchburg, expect to pay about $83 for a 4h 14m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Matthews takes 386 km and will cost you around $116. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $332 for a journey of 650 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 23h 11m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Raleigh takes 3h 06m and costs around $52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lynchburg, expect to pay about $83 for a 4h 14m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Matthews takes 386 km and will cost you around $116. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $332 for a journey of 650 km.

Airports near Matthews

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
GSPGreenville
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Matthews

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,773 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,720 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,172 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,106 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,254 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,509 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,678 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,697 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,387 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,850 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (958 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 $1.42 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 $16.95 and $22.60. 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 $1.42 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 $16.95 and $22.60. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Matthews, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.