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 June
Estimated hotel price
$202
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in June
Estimated hotel price
$202
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 21h 14m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Birmingham takes 7h 59m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $56 for a 12h 54m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Baton Rouge, the bus ride to Gretna takes 121 km and will cost you around $71. From Houston, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 579 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 21h 14m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Birmingham takes 7h 59m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $56 for a 12h 54m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Baton Rouge, the bus ride to Gretna takes 121 km and will cost you around $71. From Houston, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 579 km.

Airports near Gretna

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Gretna

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,367 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,982 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,895 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,820 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,865 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,473 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,680 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (924 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)
$284+
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Bourbon Orleans Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$211+
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New Orleans Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$268+
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The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$251+
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Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$171+
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Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$225+
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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 $18.58 and $24.78. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gretna, while also 61% 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 $18.58 and $24.78. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gretna, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

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