Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Gretna travel guide

Gretna Tourism | Gretna Guide

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$ 132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 132
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, United Airlines and Brussels Airlines. The shortest flight to Gretna from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Houston takes 9h 30m and costs around C$ 77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about C$ 77 for a 13h 04m 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 Priceless and Budget, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Gretna takes 555 miles and will cost you around C$ 167. From Dallas, the ticket costs about C$ 271 for a journey of 580 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, United Airlines and Brussels Airlines. The shortest flight to Gretna from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Houston takes 9h 30m and costs around C$ 77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about C$ 77 for a 13h 04m 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 Priceless and Budget, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Gretna takes 555 miles and will cost you around C$ 167. From Dallas, the ticket costs about C$ 271 for a journey of 580 miles.

Airports near Gretna

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Gretna

Lufthansa
Good (7,988 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,513 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,969 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,451 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,356 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,214 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (916 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,699 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,772 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,017 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,326 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,435 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,352 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,510 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$ 258+
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Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans Westbank/Gretna
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 204+
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New Orleans Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 237+
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Bourbon Orleans Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 193+
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Holiday Inn New Orleans West Bank Tower By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 153+
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DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 155+
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Renting a car in Gretna

Expect to pay C$ 1.73 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$ 20.68 and C$ 27.57. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Mini (Toyota Sienna or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.73 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$ 20.68 and C$ 27.57. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Mini (Toyota Sienna or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.