Introduction
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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. 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, Legacy Kitchen's Steak + Chop (91 Westbank Expy) and Tony Mandina's Restaurant (1915 Pratt St) are great picks.

When to visit Gretna

Gretna in November
Estimated package price
$333
2 travelers
Flight to Gretna
3 nights at hotel
Gretna in November
Estimated package price
$333
2 travelers
Flight to Gretna
3 nights at hotel

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 Houston and takes around 1h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Birmingham takes 7h 59m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Houston, expect to pay about $53 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 Priceless and Nola Rent A Car, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Mobile, the bus ride to Gretna takes 257 km and will cost you around $53. From Houston, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 660 km.

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 Houston and takes around 1h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Birmingham takes 7h 59m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Houston, expect to pay about $53 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 Priceless and Nola Rent A Car, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Mobile, the bus ride to Gretna takes 257 km and will cost you around $53. From Houston, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 660 km.

Airports near Gretna

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Gretna

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna

Most booked hotels in Gretna

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Hotel Monteleone
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1872 reviews)
$192+
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Bourbon Orleans Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2712 reviews)
$146+
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Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans Westbank/Gretna
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 404 reviews)
$161+
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The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2441 reviews)
$191+
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Hilton New Orleans Riverside
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2591 reviews)
$186+
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Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3190 reviews)
$123+
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Renting a car in Gretna

Renting a car in Gretna costs $59 per day, on average, or $119 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Gretna.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Gretna costs $59 per day, on average, or $119 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Gretna.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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