Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Gretna travel guide

Gretna Tourism | Gretna Guide

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

Gretna in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 137
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 13 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Gretna from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 58m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Birmingham takes 8h 09m and costs around C$ 50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Memphis, expect to pay about C$ 69 for a 8h 52m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gretna is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 3 miles from Gretna. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Houston, the bus ride to Gretna takes 370 miles and will cost you around C$ 126. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 33 for a journey of 465 miles.

Plane

When flying to Gretna, you’ll arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY), which is located 13 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Gretna from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 58m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Birmingham takes 8h 09m and costs around C$ 50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Memphis, expect to pay about C$ 69 for a 8h 52m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gretna is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 3 miles from Gretna. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Houston, the bus ride to Gretna takes 370 miles and will cost you around C$ 126. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 33 for a journey of 465 miles.

Airports near Gretna

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Gretna

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,710 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,667 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,037 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,157 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,081 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,145 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,708 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,607 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,366 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,640 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,430 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,680 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,114 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)
C$ 211+
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Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans Westbank/Gretna
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 190+
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New Orleans Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 220+
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The Saint Hotel, New Orleans, French Quarter, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 204+
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Holiday Inn New Orleans West Bank Tower By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 157+
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Le Méridien New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 170+
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Renting a car in Gretna

Expect to pay C$ 1.17 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$ 14.00 and C$ 18.67. 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 rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 25% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.17 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$ 14.00 and C$ 18.67. 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 rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 25% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.