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 100 days in order to fully appreciate everything Matthews has to offer.
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 centre. The shortest flight to Matthews from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 24h 05m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Cary takes 2h 46m and costs around AED 95 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about AED 95 for a 2h 54m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Matthews is to pick up a car hire from Raleigh, which is about 126 miles from Matthews. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Raleigh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including Megabus, CoachRun and FlixBus. From Asheville, the bus ride to Matthews takes 165 miles and will cost you around AED 158. From Raleigh, the ticket costs about AED 264 for a journey of 215 miles.
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 AED 3.79 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 AED 45.40 and AED 60.53. 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.