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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.

When to visit Matthews

Matthews in January
Estimated hotel price
$159
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matthews in January
Estimated hotel price
$159
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 31h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Cary takes 2h 58m and costs around $55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $125 for a 5h 37m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Matthews takes 338 km and will cost you around $223. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $168 for a journey of 587 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 31h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Cary takes 2h 58m and costs around $55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $125 for a 5h 37m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Matthews takes 338 km and will cost you around $223. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $168 for a journey of 587 km.

Airports near Matthews

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
GSPGreenville
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Matthews

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,864 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,815 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,324 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,150 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,550 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,837 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,228 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,104 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (977 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 $1.86 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 $22.23 and $29.63. 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 Full-size car hire (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.86 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 $22.23 and $29.63. 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 Full-size car hire (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.