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 3,040, Gretna is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom.

When to visit Gretna

Gretna in November
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in November
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gretna

Plane

When flying to Gretna, you’ll arrive at Carlisle Lake District (CAX), which is located 18 km from the city centre.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Gretna, followed by Great Western Railway. The train station in Gretna is called Gretna Green, and is located 8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gretna is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 107 km from Gretna. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gretna using National Express or FlixBus.

Plane

When flying to Gretna, you’ll arrive at Carlisle Lake District (CAX), which is located 18 km from the city centre.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Gretna, followed by Great Western Railway. The train station in Gretna is called Gretna Green, and is located 8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gretna is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 107 km from Gretna. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gretna using National Express or FlixBus.

Airports near Gretna

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Gretna

Lufthansa
Good (7,197 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,125 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,656 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,950 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,898 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,832 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,853 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (813 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,284 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,603 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,421 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,708 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,917 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,326 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna

Hiring a car in Gretna

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.55 and $48.74. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.55 and $48.74. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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