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. Gretna deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Gretna
If you’re looking for affordable options, Tony Mandina's Restaurant (1915 Pratt St) and Legacy Kitchen's Steak + Chop (91 Westbank Expy) are great picks.
When to visit Gretna
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 center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Gretna include Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Gretna departs from Dallas and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Memphis takes 9h 07m and costs around $69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Houston, expect to pay about $62 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 4 km from Gretna. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in New Orleans.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Gretna using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Houston, the bus ride to Gretna takes 547 km and will cost you around $49. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $61 for a journey of 861 km.
Airlines serving Gretna
Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna
Most booked hotels in Gretna
Renting a car in Gretna
Renting a car in Gretna costs $57 per day, on average, or $115 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Gretna.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Gretna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Hyundai Sonata or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.