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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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Matthews has to offer.

When to visit Matthews

Matthews in January
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matthews in January
Estimated hotel price
$93
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 Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Matthews departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Atlanta takes 5h 37m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $80 for a 7h 41m 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 Turo and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Matthews takes 250 miles and will cost you around $32. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $136 for a journey of 550 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 Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Matthews departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Atlanta takes 5h 37m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $80 for a 7h 41m 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 Turo and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Matthews takes 250 miles and will cost you around $32. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $136 for a journey of 550 miles.

Airports near Matthews

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
GSPGreenville
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Matthews

Lufthansa
Good (8,004 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,982 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,458 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,218 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,778 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,045 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,331 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,370 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,977 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (999 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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Comfort Inn Matthews - Charlotte
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1492 reviews)
$88+
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Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Matthews
3 stars
Good (7.7, 264 reviews)
$107+
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Quality Inn & Suites Matthews - Charlotte
2 stars
Good (7.4, 761 reviews)
$86+
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Sleep Inn Matthews - Charlotte
2 stars
Good (7.2, 799 reviews)
$78+
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Extended Stay America Suites - Charlotte - Matthews
2 stars
Good (7.1, 150 reviews)
$96+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Matthews/Charlotte
2 stars
Good (6.5, 1218 reviews)
$70+
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Renting a car in Matthews

Renting a car in Matthews costs $52 per day, on average, or $208 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Matthews.

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Matthews, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Matthews costs $52 per day, on average, or $208 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Matthews.

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Matthews, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

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