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 April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 168
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 168
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, Brussels Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest flight to Gretna from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 51m.

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$ 49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about C$ 46 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 4 km 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 Bus. From Baton Rouge, the bus ride to Gretna takes 121 km and will cost you around C$ 59. From Houston, the ticket costs about C$ 112 for a journey of 660 km.

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, Brussels Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest flight to Gretna from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 51m.

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$ 49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about C$ 46 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 4 km 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 Bus. From Baton Rouge, the bus ride to Gretna takes 121 km and will cost you around C$ 59. From Houston, the ticket costs about C$ 112 for a journey of 660 km.

Airports near Gretna

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Gretna

Lufthansa
Good (7,205 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,089 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,973 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,886 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,858 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,595 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,668 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,414 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,344 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,301 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (922 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna

Most booked hotels in Gretna

Hotel Monteleone
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 237+
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Bourbon Orleans Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 176+
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New Orleans Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 221+
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Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans Westbank/Gretna
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 177+
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The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 207+
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Holiday Inn New Orleans West Bank Tower
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 166+
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Renting a car in Gretna

Expect to pay C$ 1.29 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$ 15.40 and C$ 20.54. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gretna, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.29 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$ 15.40 and C$ 20.54. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gretna, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

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