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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 141
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 3h 01m.

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 Avis, among others, in New Orleans.

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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 3h 01m.

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 Avis, among others, in New Orleans.

Airports near Gretna

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Gretna

KLM
Good (1,594 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,297 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,287 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,469 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,238 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,692 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,476 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,027 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,870 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,539 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,414 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,632 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,393 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,414 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna

Most booked hotels in Gretna

Hyatt Regency New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 252+
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The Jung Hotel and Residences
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 129+
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Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans Westbank/Gretna
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 204+
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Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 146+
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Holiday Inn New Orleans West Bank Tower By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 170+
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DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 165+
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Renting a car in Gretna

Expect to pay C$ 1.72 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$ 20.62 and C$ 27.49. Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gretna, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.72 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$ 20.62 and C$ 27.49. Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gretna, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.