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. 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$ 136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 136
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 56m.

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 Priceless, among others, in New Orleans.

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 56m.

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 Priceless, among others, in New Orleans.

Airports near Gretna

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Gretna

Lufthansa
Good (8,225 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,571 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,203 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,561 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,169 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,979 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,581 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,469 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,593 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,382 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,044 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna

Most booked hotels in Gretna

Hotel Monteleone
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 235+
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Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 189+
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Bourbon Orleans Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 179+
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The Jung Hotel and Residences
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 123+
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Holiday Inn New Orleans West Bank Tower By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 147+
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Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans Westbank/Gretna
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 204+
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Renting a car in Gretna

Expect to pay C$ 1.62 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$ 19.40 and C$ 25.87. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gretna, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.62 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$ 19.40 and C$ 25.87. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gretna, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.