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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
$158
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matthews in January
Estimated hotel price
$158
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 32h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Raleigh takes 3h 06m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $124 for a 5h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Matthews is to pick up a car hire from Charlotte, which is about 16 km 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 Greenville, the bus ride to Matthews takes 153 km and will cost you around $76. From Raleigh, the ticket costs about $107 for a journey of 257 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 32h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Raleigh takes 3h 06m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $124 for a 5h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Matthews is to pick up a car hire from Charlotte, which is about 16 km 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 Greenville, the bus ride to Matthews takes 153 km and will cost you around $76. From Raleigh, the ticket costs about $107 for a journey of 257 km.

Airports near Matthews

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
GSPGreenville
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Matthews

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,922 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,885 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,403 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,921 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,179 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,569 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,581 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,749 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,923 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,235 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,001 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (202 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 $2.01 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 $24.03 and $32.04. 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, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.01 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 $24.03 and $32.04. 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, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.