Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Matthews travel guide

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You're Going to Love Matthews

With a population of 27,198, Matthews is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States.

Where to Eat in Matthews

If you’re looking for affordable options, Mario's Italian Restaurant - Matthews (2945 Matthews-Weddington Road) and Matthews Wine Cellar (131 Matthews Station St Ste 1A) are great picks.

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 25h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Cary takes 2h 54m and costs around $50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $100 for a 5h 37m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Coral Hills, the bus ride to Matthews takes 700 km and will cost you around $187. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $202 for a journey of 781 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 25h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Cary takes 2h 54m and costs around $50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $100 for a 5h 37m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Coral Hills, the bus ride to Matthews takes 700 km and will cost you around $187. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $202 for a journey of 781 km.

Airports near Matthews

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
GSPGreenville
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Matthews

Lufthansa
Good (7,205 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,129 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,656 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,953 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,834 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,858 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (813 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,284 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,602 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,423 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,396 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (933 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,262 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 and Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Matthews/Charlotte.

Where to stay in popular areas of Matthews

Hiring a car in Matthews

Expect to pay $1.54 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 $18.45 and $24.60. 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 (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.54 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 $18.45 and $24.60. 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 (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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