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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 February
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matthews in February
Estimated hotel price
$100
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, British Airways and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Matthews departs from New York and takes around 2h 01m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Greensboro takes 1h 30m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about $30 for a 2h 46m 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 Economy Rent a Car and Turo, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Wilmington, the bus ride to Matthews takes 604 km and will cost you around $86. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $128 for a journey of 748 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, British Airways and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Matthews departs from New York and takes around 2h 01m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Greensboro takes 1h 30m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about $30 for a 2h 46m 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 Economy Rent a Car and Turo, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Wilmington, the bus ride to Matthews takes 604 km and will cost you around $86. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $128 for a journey of 748 km.

Airports near Matthews

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
GSPGreenville
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Matthews

KLM
Good (1,424 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,600 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,548 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,036 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,675 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,429 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,057 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,490 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,318 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,590 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,383 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (371 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, 351 reviews)
$110+
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Comfort Inn Matthews - Charlotte
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1399 reviews)
$85+
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Wingate by Wyndham Matthews/Charlotte
2 stars
Good (7.9, 942 reviews)
$83+
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Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Matthews
3 stars
Good (7.7, 262 reviews)
$88+
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Quality Inn & Suites Matthews - Charlotte
2 stars
Good (7.5, 740 reviews)
$82+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Matthews/Charlotte
2 stars
Good (6.5, 1196 reviews)
$59+
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Renting a car in Matthews

Renting a car in Matthews costs $38 per day, on average, or $113 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 41% cheaper than airport locations in Matthews.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Matthews costs $38 per day, on average, or $113 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 41% cheaper than airport locations in Matthews.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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