Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car
Canada
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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. 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$ 143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 143
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, United Airlines and Brussels Airlines. The shortest flight to Gretna from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 56m.

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 Turo, 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 Airlines that fly from Canada to Gretna include Air Canada, United Airlines and Brussels Airlines. The shortest flight to Gretna from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 56m.

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 Turo, among others, in New Orleans.

Airlines serving Gretna

Lufthansa
Good (8,256 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,244 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,452 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,628 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (977 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,283 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,007 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,538 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (433 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,722 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,509 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,382 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,621 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,378 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna

Most booked hotels in Gretna

New Orleans Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 210+
The Jung Hotel and Residences
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 141+
Holiday Inn New Orleans West Bank Tower By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 157+
Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans Westbank/Gretna
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 207+
DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 167+
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 294+

Renting a car in Gretna

Expect to pay C$ 1.81 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$ 21.72 and C$ 28.95. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.81 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$ 21.72 and C$ 28.95. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.