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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matthews in January
Estimated hotel price
$91
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 Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Matthews departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Raleigh takes 3h 06m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lynchburg, expect to pay about $50 for a 4h 14m 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 NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Matthews takes 322 km and will cost you around $64. From Chamblee, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 386 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 Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Matthews departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Raleigh takes 3h 06m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lynchburg, expect to pay about $50 for a 4h 14m 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 NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Matthews takes 322 km and will cost you around $64. From Chamblee, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 386 km.

Airports near Matthews

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
GSPGreenville
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Matthews

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,773 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,720 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,172 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,106 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,254 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,509 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,678 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,697 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,387 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,850 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (958 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)
$124+
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Wingate by Wyndham Matthews/Charlotte
2 stars
Excellent (8, 954 reviews)
$87+
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Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Matthews
3 stars
Good (7.6, 263 reviews)
$124+
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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 $54 per day, on average, or $161 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Charlotte Douglas.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. 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 $54 per day, on average, or $161 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Charlotte Douglas.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. 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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