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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. 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.

When to visit Matthews

Matthews in January
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matthews in January
Estimated hotel price
$91
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 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Matthews include American Airlines, British Airways and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Matthews departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Atlanta takes 5h 37m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $71 for a 9h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Matthews is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 10 miles from Matthews. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Wanda Coach and Greyhound. From Chamblee, the bus ride to Matthews takes 240 miles and will cost you around $70. From Wilmington, the ticket costs about $72 for a journey of 375 miles.

Plane

When flying to Matthews, you’ll arrive at Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Matthews include American Airlines, British Airways and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Matthews departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Atlanta takes 5h 37m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $71 for a 9h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Matthews is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 10 miles from Matthews. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Wanda Coach and Greyhound. From Chamblee, the bus ride to Matthews takes 240 miles and will cost you around $70. From Wilmington, the ticket costs about $72 for a journey of 375 miles.

Airports near Matthews

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
GSPGreenville
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Matthews

KLM
Good (1,444 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,706 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,129 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,100 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,219 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,491 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,668 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,378 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,153 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,819 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (955 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

Most booked hotels in Matthews

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte Southeast - Matthews By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 359 reviews)
$122+
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Wingate by Wyndham Matthews/Charlotte
2 stars
Excellent (8, 954 reviews)
$84+
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Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Matthews
3 stars
Good (7.6, 264 reviews)
$123+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Matthews/Charlotte
2 stars
Good (6.6, 1206 reviews)
$67+
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Renting a car in Matthews

Renting a car in Matthews costs $43 per day, on average, or $128 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Matthews.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. 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 rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Matthews costs $43 per day, on average, or $128 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Matthews.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. 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 rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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