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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 February
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matthews in February
Estimated hotel price
$100
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 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Greensboro takes 1h 35m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about $30 for a 2h 46m 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 Turo, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Tornado Bus and Greyhound. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Matthews takes 290 km and will cost you around $130. From Chamblee, the ticket costs about $71 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 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Greensboro takes 1h 35m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about $30 for a 2h 46m 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 Turo, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Tornado Bus and Greyhound. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Matthews takes 290 km and will cost you around $130. From Chamblee, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 386 km.

Airports near Matthews

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
GSPGreenville
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Matthews

KLM
Good (1,440 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,719 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,681 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,058 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,849 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,087 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,166 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,469 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,627 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,654 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,350 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,726 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (947 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
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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, 356 reviews)
$114+
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Wingate by Wyndham Matthews/Charlotte
2 stars
Good (7.9, 952 reviews)
$83+
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Renting a car in Matthews

Renting a car in Matthews costs $44 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Matthews.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. The most frequently booked car type in Matthews is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Matthews costs $44 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Matthews.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. The most frequently booked car type in Matthews is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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