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.
Activities & attractions in Matthews
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 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Matthews include American Airlines, JetBlue and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Matthews departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 57m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Cary takes 2h 54m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about $28 for a 2h 58m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Matthews is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 10 miles from Matthews. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including Megabus, CoachRun and Tornado Bus. From Chamblee, the bus ride to Matthews takes 240 miles and will cost you around $35. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 345 miles.
Airlines serving Matthews
Where to stay in popular areas of Matthews
Most booked hotels in Matthews
Renting a car in Matthews
Renting a car in Matthews costs $57 per day, on average, or $170 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Matthews.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Matthews is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.