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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Matthews has to offer.

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
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matthews in January
Estimated hotel price
$98
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 center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Matthews include American Airlines, JetBlue and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Matthews departs from New York and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Greensboro takes 1h 30m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Matthews is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 16 km from Matthews. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including Megabus, CoachRun and Tornado Bus. From Concord, the bus ride to Matthews takes 48 km and will cost you around $40. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 418 km.

Plane

When flying to Matthews, you’ll arrive at Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 23 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Matthews include American Airlines, JetBlue and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Matthews departs from New York and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Greensboro takes 1h 30m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Matthews is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 16 km from Matthews. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including Megabus, CoachRun and Tornado Bus. From Concord, the bus ride to Matthews takes 48 km and will cost you around $40. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 418 km.

Airports near Matthews

Airlines serving Matthews

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,472 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,544 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Matthews

Most booked hotels in Matthews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte Southeast - Matthews
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 209 reviews)
$129+
Comfort Inn Matthews - Charlotte
2 stars
Excellent (8, 931 reviews)
$95+
Wingate by Wyndham Matthews, NC
2 stars
Good (7.6, 843 reviews)
$83+
Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Matthews
3 stars
Good (7.6, 197 reviews)
$126+
Sleep Inn Matthews-Charlotte
2 stars
Good (6.9, 692 reviews)
$82+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Matthews/Charlotte
2 stars
Good (6.5, 881 reviews)
$61+

Renting a car in Matthews

Renting a car in Matthews costs $51 per day, on average, or $153 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Matthews.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Matthews (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Matthews is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Matthews costs $51 per day, on average, or $153 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Matthews.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Matthews (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Matthews is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.