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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.

When to visit Matthews

Matthews in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 347
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matthews in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 347
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 centre. The shortest flight to Matthews from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 20h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Cary takes 3h 13m and costs around AED 99 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about AED 220 for a 5h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Matthews is to pick up a car hire from Raleigh, which is about 202 km from Matthews. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Budget, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Chamblee, the bus ride to Matthews takes 386 km and will cost you around AED 261. From Richmond, the ticket costs about AED 331 for a journey of 571 km.

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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 20h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Matthews. The train journey from Matthews to Cary takes 3h 13m and costs around AED 99 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about AED 220 for a 5h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Matthews is to pick up a car hire from Raleigh, which is about 202 km from Matthews. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Budget, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matthews, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Chamblee, the bus ride to Matthews takes 386 km and will cost you around AED 261. From Richmond, the ticket costs about AED 331 for a journey of 571 km.

Airports near Matthews

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
GSPGreenville
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Matthews

Lufthansa
Good (7,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,809 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,443 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,195 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,344 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,918 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (850 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,068 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 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 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 3.31 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 39.67 and AED 52.89. The most frequently booked car type in Matthews is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 39.67 and AED 52.89. The most frequently booked car type in Matthews is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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