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 The Red Maple Restaurant (1036 Lafayette St) are great picks.

When to visit Gretna

Gretna in August
Estimated hotel price
$171
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in August
Estimated hotel price
$171
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 30h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Birmingham takes 8h 09m and costs around $63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Memphis, expect to pay about $87 for a 8h 52m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Mobile, the bus ride to Gretna takes 257 km and will cost you around $90. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 748 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 30h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Birmingham takes 8h 09m and costs around $63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Memphis, expect to pay about $87 for a 8h 52m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Mobile, the bus ride to Gretna takes 257 km and will cost you around $90. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 748 km.

Airports near Gretna

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Gretna

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,698 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,659 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,031 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,079 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,142 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,463 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,361 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,637 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,429 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,672 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,111 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna

Most booked hotels in Gretna

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$262+
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New Orleans Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$274+
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The Saint Hotel, New Orleans, French Quarter, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$254+
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Le Méridien New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$212+
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Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$259+
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Omni Royal Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$260+
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Hiring a car in Gretna

Expect to pay $1.46 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 $17.52 and $23.36. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Mini (Toyota Sienna or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 25% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.46 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 $17.52 and $23.36. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Mini (Toyota Sienna or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 25% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.