Introduction
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.

When to visit Gretna

Gretna in August
Estimated hotel price
$170
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in August
Estimated hotel price
$170
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 20h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Birmingham takes 8h 09m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $92 for a 13h 04m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Houston, the bus ride to Gretna takes 579 km and will cost you around $145. From Montgomery, the ticket costs about $151 for a journey of 620 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 20h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Birmingham takes 8h 09m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $92 for a 13h 04m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Houston, the bus ride to Gretna takes 579 km and will cost you around $145. From Montgomery, the ticket costs about $151 for a journey of 620 km.

Airports near Gretna

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Gretna

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,089 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,043 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,602 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,090 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,085 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 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)
$292+
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New Orleans Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$246+
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Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$210+
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Omni Royal Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$261+
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Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$168+
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Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor By IHG
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$178+
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Hiring a car in Gretna

Expect to pay $1.56 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 $18.69 and $24.92. 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 Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.56 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 $18.69 and $24.92. 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 Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.