Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 Tony Mandina's Restaurant (1915 Pratt St) are great picks.

When to visit Gretna

Gretna in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 136
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 Airlines that fly from Canada to Gretna include Air Canada, Brussels Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest flight to Gretna from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 7h 06m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Lake Charles takes 6h 11m and costs around C$ 62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 50 for a 8h 09m trip.

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 Hertz, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Jackson, the bus ride to Gretna takes 394 km and will cost you around C$ 41. From Houston, the ticket costs about C$ 109 for a journey of 579 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 Airlines that fly from Canada to Gretna include Air Canada, Brussels Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest flight to Gretna from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 7h 06m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Lake Charles takes 6h 11m and costs around C$ 62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 50 for a 8h 09m trip.

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 Hertz, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Jackson, the bus ride to Gretna takes 394 km and will cost you around C$ 41. From Houston, the ticket costs about C$ 109 for a journey of 579 km.

Airports near Gretna

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Gretna

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,141 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,883 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,975 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)
C$ 253+
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Bourbon Orleans Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 191+
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New Orleans Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 212+
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The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 211+
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Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans Westbank/Gretna
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 203+
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Holiday Inn New Orleans West Bank Tower By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 199+
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Renting a car in Gretna

Expect to pay C$ 1.30 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$ 15.59 and C$ 20.78. 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 rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.30 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$ 15.59 and C$ 20.78. 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 rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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