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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 23 km 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.

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 $77 for a 7h 41m 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 Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Matthews takes 418 km and will cost you around $75. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 781 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 Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Matthews departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h.

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 $77 for a 7h 41m 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 Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Matthews takes 418 km and will cost you around $75. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 781 km.

Airports near Matthews

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
GSPGreenville
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Matthews

KLM
Good (1,467 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,833 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,780 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,270 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,135 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,406 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,705 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,795 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,197 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,995 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (198 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (293 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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Wingate by Wyndham Matthews/Charlotte
2 stars
Excellent (8, 954 reviews)
$94+
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Comfort Inn Matthews - Charlotte
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1475 reviews)
$89+
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Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Matthews
3 stars
Good (7.6, 260 reviews)
$107+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Matthews/Charlotte
2 stars
Good (6.6, 1206 reviews)
$71+
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Renting a car in Matthews

Renting a car in Matthews costs $36 per day, on average, or $145 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 48% cheaper than airport locations in Matthews.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. 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 $36 per day, on average, or $145 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 48% cheaper than airport locations in Matthews.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. 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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