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, The Red Maple Restaurant (1036 Lafayette St) and Roundhouse Bar and Grill - Holiday Inn New Orleans Westbank (275 Whitney Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Gretna

Gretna in June
Estimated hotel price
$180
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in June
Estimated hotel price
$180
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 17h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Jackson, the bus ride to Gretna takes 394 km and will cost you around $108. From Houston, the ticket costs about $135 for a journey of 595 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 17h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Jackson, the bus ride to Gretna takes 394 km and will cost you around $108. From Houston, the ticket costs about $135 for a journey of 595 km.

Airports near Gretna

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Gretna

Lufthansa
Good (7,213 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,373 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,146 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,959 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,841 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,864 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (814 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,289 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,605 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,424 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,738 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,419 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,223 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,921 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (933 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)
$293+
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Bourbon Orleans Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$206+
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New Orleans Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$280+
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The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$262+
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Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$188+
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Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$233+
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Hiring a car in Gretna

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.57 and $24.76. Intermediate (Jeep Cherokee or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gretna, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.57 and $24.76. Intermediate (Jeep Cherokee or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gretna, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

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