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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gretna has to offer.
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
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 Airlines that fly from Canada to Gretna include Air Canada, United Airlines and Brussels Airlines. The shortest flight to Gretna from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 56m.
Car
Another option to get to Gretna is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 4 km from Gretna. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in New Orleans.
Airlines serving Gretna
Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna
Most booked hotels in Gretna
Renting a car in Gretna
Expect to pay C$ 1.80 per litre in Gretna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.55 and C$ 28.74. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.