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 May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 169
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 169
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 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 Birmingham takes 7h 59m and costs around C$ 50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Houston, expect to pay about C$ 73 for a 9h 30m 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 Thrifty, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Houston, the bus ride to Gretna takes 445 miles and will cost you around C$ 54. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about C$ 136 for a journey of 560 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 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 Birmingham takes 7h 59m and costs around C$ 50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Houston, expect to pay about C$ 73 for a 9h 30m 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 Thrifty, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Houston, the bus ride to Gretna takes 445 miles and will cost you around C$ 54. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about C$ 136 for a journey of 560 miles.

Airports near Gretna

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Gretna

Lufthansa
Good (7,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,806 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,685 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,442 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,195 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,344 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,918 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,845 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,290 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$ 264+
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Bourbon Orleans Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 203+
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Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans Westbank/Gretna
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 223+
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The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 259+
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Hilton New Orleans Riverside
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 254+
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Holiday Inn New Orleans West Bank Tower
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 199+
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Renting a car in Gretna

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 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$ 14.96 and C$ 19.95. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 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$ 14.96 and C$ 19.95. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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