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How to get there
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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
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matthews in January
Estimated hotel price
$90
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 04m.

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 CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

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 04m.

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 CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Matthews

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
CAEColumbia Metropolitan
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Matthews

Lufthansa
Good (8,292 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,268 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,113 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,245 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,680 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,652 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,707 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,688 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,024 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,439 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,545 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,815 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,525 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,043 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (320 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (682 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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Comfort Inn Matthews - Charlotte
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1559 reviews)
$87+
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Wingate by Wyndham Matthews/Charlotte
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1015 reviews)
$89+
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Hampton Inn Charlotte/Matthews
3 stars
Good (7.5, 412 reviews)
$93+
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Quality Inn & Suites Matthews - Charlotte
2 stars
Good (7.4, 800 reviews)
$86+
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Sleep Inn Matthews - Charlotte
2 stars
Good (6.9, 814 reviews)
$78+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Matthews/Charlotte
2 stars
Good (6.5, 1200 reviews)
$71+
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Renting a car in Matthews

Renting a car in Matthews costs $42 per day, on average, or $125 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 45% cheaper than airport locations in Matthews.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Matthews, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Matthews costs $42 per day, on average, or $125 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 45% cheaper than airport locations in Matthews.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Matthews, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

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