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.
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
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 centre. The shortest flight to Matthews from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 22h 22m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Cary takes 2h 46m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $96 for a 5h 37m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Matthews is to pick up a car hire from Charlotte, which is about 16 km from Matthews. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Alamo, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including Megabus, CoachRun and Tornado Bus. From Asheville, the bus ride to Matthews takes 266 km and will cost you around $35. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 418 km.
Airlines serving Matthews
Where to stay in Matthews
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte Southeast - Matthews and Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Matthews/Charlotte.
Where to stay in popular areas of Matthews
Most booked hotels in Matthews
Hiring a car in Matthews
Expect to pay $1.61 per litre in Matthews (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.23 and $25.64. The most frequently booked car type in Matthews is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Standard Car or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.