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 4,441, Gretna is a must-see destination in Nebraska, 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.

When to visit Gretna

Gretna in November
Estimated hotel price
$66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in November
Estimated hotel price
$66
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gretna in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 5″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Gretna, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.

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How to Get to Gretna

Plane

Although Gretna doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Omaha Eppley Airfield Airport (OMA), which is located 21 miles from Gretna. Omaha Eppley Airfield Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Southwest, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Gretna departs from Denver and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Denver takes 8h 55m and costs around $81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $64 for a 9h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gretna is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 168 miles from Gretna. You’ll find branches of Payless and Turo, among others, in Kansas City.

Plane

Although Gretna doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Omaha Eppley Airfield Airport (OMA), which is located 21 miles from Gretna. Omaha Eppley Airfield Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Southwest, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Gretna departs from Denver and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Denver takes 8h 55m and costs around $81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $64 for a 9h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gretna is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 168 miles from Gretna. You’ll find branches of Payless and Turo, among others, in Kansas City.

Airports near Gretna

OMAOmaha Eppley Airfield
SUXSioux City Sioux Gateway
LNKLincoln

Airlines serving Gretna

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,582 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,441 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,467 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,082 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,892 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,025 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,662 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,629 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,395 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna

Most booked hotels in Gretna

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Comfort Suites La Vista - Omaha
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 481 reviews)
$94+
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Courtyard by Marriott Omaha La Vista
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 454 reviews)
$109+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Omaha - Elkhorn By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 295 reviews)
$79+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha La Vista Hotel & Conference Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 542 reviews)
$119+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Omaha Southwest-La Vista
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 269 reviews)
$101+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Omaha I - 80 By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 132 reviews)
$97+
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Renting a car in Gretna

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69.