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
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 57m.
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 Atlanta, expect to pay about C$ 75 for a 12h 54m 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 Dollar, among others, in New Orleans.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Gretna using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Baton Rouge, the bus ride to Gretna takes 80 miles and will cost you around C$ 56. From Houston, the ticket costs about C$ 141 for a journey of 360 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$ 1.30 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$ 15.51 and C$ 20.67. 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, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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