Introduction
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 3,040, Gretna is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom.

When to visit Gretna

Gretna in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 142
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gretna

Plane

When flying to Gretna, you’ll arrive at Carlisle Lake District (CAX), which is located 18 km from the city centre

Car

Another option to get to Gretna is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 107 km from Gretna. You’ll find branches of Arnold Clark and Dollar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Gretna, you’ll arrive at Carlisle Lake District (CAX), which is located 18 km from the city centre

Car

Another option to get to Gretna is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 107 km from Gretna. You’ll find branches of Arnold Clark and Dollar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Gretna

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Gretna

Lufthansa
Good (8,066 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,054 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,410 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,237 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,607 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,848 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (936 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,592 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,828 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,200 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,411 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,453 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,380 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,281 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna

Most booked hotels in Gretna

Gretna Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 254+
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Smiths at Gretna Green
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 237+
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The Gretna Chase Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 208+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Gretna Green M74
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 86+
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Renting a car in Gretna

Expect to pay C$ 2.96 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$ 35.52 and C$ 47.36.

Expect to pay C$ 2.96 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$ 35.52 and C$ 47.36.