Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Gretna travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gretna

With a population of 17,736, Gretna is a must-see destination in Louisiana, United States.

Where to Eat in Gretna

If you’re looking for affordable options, Legacy Kitchen's Steak + Chop (91 Westbank Expy) and Tony Mandina's Restaurant (1915 Pratt St) are great picks.

When to visit Gretna

Gretna in May
Estimated hotel price
$192
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in May
Estimated hotel price
$192
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gretna

Plane

When flying to Gretna, you’ll arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Gretna from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 31h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Birmingham takes 7h 59m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Memphis, expect to pay about $95 for a 9h 07m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Mobile, the bus ride to Gretna takes 160 miles and will cost you around $83. From Houston, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 410 miles.

Plane

When flying to Gretna, you’ll arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Gretna from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 31h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Birmingham takes 7h 59m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Memphis, expect to pay about $95 for a 9h 07m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Mobile, the bus ride to Gretna takes 160 miles and will cost you around $83. From Houston, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 410 miles.

Airports near Gretna

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Gretna

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna

Most booked hotels in Gretna

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Hotel Monteleone
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$300+
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Bourbon Orleans Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$228+
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The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$298+
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Hilton New Orleans Riverside
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$291+
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Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$192+
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Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$203+
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Hiring a car in Gretna

Expect to pay $1.41 per litre in Gretna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $16.87 and $22.49. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.41 per litre in Gretna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $16.87 and $22.49. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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