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, Tony Mandina's Restaurant (1915 Pratt St) and The Red Maple Restaurant (1036 Lafayette St) are great picks.

When to visit Gretna

Gretna in August
Estimated hotel price
$185
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in August
Estimated hotel price
$185
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 21 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Gretna from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 43h 14m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Memphis takes 9h 07m and costs around $183 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Houston, expect to pay about $70 for a 9h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gretna is to pick up a car hire from New Orleans, which is about 4 km from Gretna. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gretna using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Gretna takes 861 km and will cost you around $95. From Austin, the ticket costs about $119 for a journey of 1127 km.

Plane

When flying to Gretna, you’ll arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Gretna from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 43h 14m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Memphis takes 9h 07m and costs around $183 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Houston, expect to pay about $70 for a 9h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gretna is to pick up a car hire from New Orleans, which is about 4 km from Gretna. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gretna using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Gretna takes 861 km and will cost you around $95. From Austin, the ticket costs about $119 for a journey of 1127 km.

Airlines serving Gretna

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,547 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,619 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,305 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (485 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,954 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,466 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,869 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,662 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (720 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna

Most booked hotels in Gretna

Hotel Monteleone
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$248+
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$313+
Le Pavillon New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$193+
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$294+
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$179+
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$200+

Hiring a car in Gretna

Expect to pay $1.70 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 $20.39 and $27.19. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Hyundai Sonata or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.70 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 $20.39 and $27.19. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Hyundai Sonata or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.