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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 8h.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Greensboro takes 1h 30m and costs around €17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about €18 for a 2h 54m 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 Budget and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including Megabus, CoachRun and Tornado Bus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Matthews takes 467 km and will cost you around €36. From Richmond, the ticket costs about €63 for a journey of 587 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
Hiring a car in Matthews
Expect to pay €0.97 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 €11.58 and €15.43. The most frequently booked car type in Matthews is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.