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.
Where to Eat in Gretna
If you’re looking for affordable options, Tony Mandina's Restaurant (1915 Pratt St) 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 13 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Gretna from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 3h.
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$ 48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Houston, expect to pay about C$ 58 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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in New Orleans.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Busbud. From Houston, the bus ride to Gretna takes 370 miles and will cost you around C$ 116. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about C$ 151 for a journey of 560 miles.
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$ 1.28 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$ 15.34 and C$ 20.45. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Hyundai Sonata or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.