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 The Red Maple Restaurant (1036 Lafayette St) are great picks.

When to visit Gretna

Gretna in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 135
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 The shortest flight to Gretna from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 58m.

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$ 49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Houston, expect to pay about C$ 72 for a 9h 30m 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 Dollar and Hertz, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Houston, the bus ride to Gretna takes 420 miles and will cost you around C$ 157. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 33 for a journey of 465 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 The shortest flight to Gretna from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 58m.

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$ 49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Houston, expect to pay about C$ 72 for a 9h 30m 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 Dollar and Hertz, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Houston, the bus ride to Gretna takes 420 miles and will cost you around C$ 157. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 33 for a journey of 465 miles.

Airports near Gretna

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Gretna

KLM
Good (1,436 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,659 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,016 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,126 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,114 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,447 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,340 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,109 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,630 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,554 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,901 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,098 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$ 194+
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The Saint Hotel, New Orleans, French Quarter, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 167+
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Holiday Inn New Orleans West Bank Tower By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 130+
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Le Méridien New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 154+
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The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 206+
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Omni Royal Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 197+
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Renting a car in Gretna

Expect to pay C$ 1.18 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$ 14.11 and C$ 18.81. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.18 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$ 14.11 and C$ 18.81. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.