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, Buca di Beppo - Gretna (197 Westbank Expressway) and Tony Mandina's Restaurant (1915 Pratt St) are great picks.
When to visit Gretna
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 18h 10m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Lafayette takes 4h 25m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $44 for a 7h 59m trip.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Valley Transit. From Baton Rouge, the bus ride to Gretna takes 161 km and will cost you around $57. From Houston, the ticket costs about $133 for a journey of 620 km.
Airlines serving Gretna
Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna
Most booked hotels in Gretna
Hiring a car in Gretna
Expect to pay $1.86 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 $22.26 and $29.68. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Economy (Nissan Versa 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, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.