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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 New York and takes around 2h 01m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Cary takes 2h 54m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $60 for a 5h 37m 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 Easirent and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Chamblee, the bus ride to Matthews takes 240 miles and will cost you around $71. From Wilmington, the ticket costs about $66 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 Delta. 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 Cary takes 2h 54m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $60 for a 5h 37m 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 Easirent and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Chamblee, the bus ride to Matthews takes 240 miles and will cost you around $71. From Wilmington, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 375 miles.

Airports near Matthews

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
GSPGreenville
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Matthews

KLM
Good (1,457 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,802 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,757 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,241 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,118 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,341 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,525 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,693 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,736 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,406 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,365 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,176 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,928 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (963 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (197 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)
$127+
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Wingate by Wyndham Matthews/Charlotte
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 954 reviews)
$89+
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Comfort Inn Matthews - Charlotte
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1473 reviews)
$79+
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Quality Inn & Suites Matthews - Charlotte
2 stars
Good (7.4, 748 reviews)
$97+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Matthews/Charlotte
2 stars
Good (6.6, 1206 reviews)
$68+
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Renting a car in Matthews

Renting a car in Matthews costs $40 per day, on average, or $160 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Matthews.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Matthews, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Matthews costs $40 per day, on average, or $160 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Matthews.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Matthews, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

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