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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 Cary takes 2h 58m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $71 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 Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Wanda Coach. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Matthews takes 322 km and will cost you around $66. From Chamblee, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 435 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 Cary takes 2h 58m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $71 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 Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Wanda Coach. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Matthews takes 322 km and will cost you around $66. From Chamblee, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 435 km.

Airports near Matthews

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
GSPGreenville
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Matthews

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,800 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,287 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,900 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,138 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,435 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,719 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,813 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,373 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,214 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,063 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (197 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (296 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)
$95+
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Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Matthews
3 stars
Good (7.5, 260 reviews)
$107+
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Hampton Inn Charlotte/Matthews
3 stars
Good (7.4, 414 reviews)
$123+
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Extended Stay America Suites - Charlotte - Matthews
2 stars
Good (7.3, 137 reviews)
$76+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Matthews/Charlotte
2 stars
Good (6.6, 1208 reviews)
$72+
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Renting a car in Matthews

Renting a car in Matthews costs $40 per day, on average, or $161 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 42% cheaper than airport locations in Matthews.

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. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Matthews, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Matthews costs $40 per day, on average, or $161 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 42% cheaper than airport locations in Matthews.

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. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Matthews, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

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