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 May
Estimated hotel price
$205
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in May
Estimated hotel price
$205
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 19h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Birmingham takes 7h 59m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Memphis, expect to pay about $102 for a 9h 07m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Houston, the bus ride to Gretna takes 660 km and will cost you around $139. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $185 for a journey of 958 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 19h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Birmingham takes 7h 59m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Memphis, expect to pay about $102 for a 9h 07m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Houston, the bus ride to Gretna takes 660 km and will cost you around $139. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $185 for a journey of 958 km.

Airports near Gretna

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Gretna

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,694 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,962 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 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

Hotel Monteleone
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$317+
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Bourbon Orleans Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$245+
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The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$317+
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Hilton New Orleans Riverside
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$307+
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Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$206+
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Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$217+
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Hiring a car in Gretna

Expect to pay $1.51 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 $18.12 and $24.16. 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 $1.51 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 $18.12 and $24.16. 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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