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$ 134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 134
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 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Birmingham takes 8h 09m and costs around C$ 53 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 4 km from Gretna. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Priceless, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Houston, the bus ride to Gretna takes 636 km and will cost you around C$ 122. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about C$ 144 for a journey of 893 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, 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 Birmingham takes 8h 09m and costs around C$ 53 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 4 km from Gretna. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Priceless, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Houston, the bus ride to Gretna takes 636 km and will cost you around C$ 122. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about C$ 144 for a journey of 893 km.

Airports near Gretna

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Gretna

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,922 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,885 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,403 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,304 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,179 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,569 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,581 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,749 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,923 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,204 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,933 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,495 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$ 223+
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Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans Westbank/Gretna
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 195+
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Pelham Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 138+
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Holiday Inn New Orleans West Bank Tower By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 154+
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DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 183+
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Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 200+
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Renting a car in Gretna

Expect to pay C$ 1.58 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$ 18.92 and C$ 25.23. 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 Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.58 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$ 18.92 and C$ 25.23. 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 Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.