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 3 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 Matthews Wine Cellar (131 Matthews Station St Ste 1A) are great picks.

When to visit Matthews

Matthews in January
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matthews in January
Estimated hotel price
$98
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 Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Matthews departs from New York and takes around 1h 58m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Raleigh takes 2h 58m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $57 for a 5h 37m 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 Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including CoachRun, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Greensboro, the bus ride to Matthews takes 145 km and will cost you around $45. From Raleigh, the ticket costs about $67 for a journey of 266 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 Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Matthews departs from New York and takes around 1h 58m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Raleigh takes 2h 58m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $57 for a 5h 37m 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 Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including CoachRun, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Greensboro, the bus ride to Matthews takes 145 km and will cost you around $45. From Raleigh, the ticket costs about $67 for a journey of 266 km.

Airlines serving Matthews

Lufthansa
Good (7,346 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,416 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,795 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,757 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,615 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,674 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,753 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,067 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,155 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,361 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,331 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,983 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,365 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (944 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Matthews

Most booked hotels in Matthews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte Southeast - Matthews
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 222 reviews)
$117+
Comfort Inn Matthews - Charlotte
2 stars
Excellent (8, 960 reviews)
$94+
Wingate by Wyndham Matthews, NC
2 stars
Good (7.6, 864 reviews)
$92+
Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Matthews
3 stars
Good (7.5, 186 reviews)
$126+
Sleep Inn Matthews-Charlotte
2 stars
Good (6.7, 708 reviews)
$80+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Matthews/Charlotte
2 stars
Good (6.5, 845 reviews)
$62+

Renting a car in Matthews

Renting a car in Matthews costs $66 per day, on average, or $198 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, 2% more expensive than at Charlotte Douglas.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Matthews is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Matthews costs $66 per day, on average, or $198 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, 2% more expensive than at Charlotte Douglas.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Matthews is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.