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 4 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 CharBar No.7 - Matthews (3118 Fincher Farm Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Matthews
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, JetBlue and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Matthews departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 45m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Cary takes 2h 58m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lynchburg, expect to pay about $53 for a 4h 14m 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 Budget, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including Wanda Coach, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Asheville, the bus ride to Matthews takes 165 miles and will cost you around $19. From Fayetteville, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 215 miles.
Airlines serving Matthews
Where to stay in Matthews
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte Southeast - Matthews and Comfort Inn Matthews - Charlotte.
Where to stay in popular areas of Matthews
Most booked hotels in Matthews
Renting a car in Matthews
Renting a car in Matthews costs $62 per day, on average, or $250 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Charlotte Douglas.
Expect to pay $3.79 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 $45.42 and $60.57. The most frequently booked car type in Matthews is Standard (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.