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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gretna to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Gretna

Gretna in January
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in January
Estimated hotel price
$101
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 11 miles from the city center.

Train

The train station in Gretna is called Gretna Green, and is located 5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Gretna is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 66 miles from Gretna. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gretna using National Express or FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Gretna takes 215 miles and will cost you around $29. From London, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 405 miles.

Plane

When flying to Gretna, you’ll arrive at Carlisle Lake District (CAX), which is located 11 miles from the city center.

Train

The train station in Gretna is called Gretna Green, and is located 5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Gretna is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 66 miles from Gretna. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gretna using National Express or FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Gretna takes 215 miles and will cost you around $29. From London, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 405 miles.

Airports near Gretna

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Gretna

Lufthansa
Good (8,004 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,982 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,451 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,370 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,947 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,218 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,778 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,056 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,396 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,252 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,332 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna

Most booked hotels in Gretna

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Scotch Arms Mews Bed & Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 329 reviews)
$196+
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The Blacksmiths Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 221 reviews)
$127+
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The Gretna Chase Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 904 reviews)
$164+
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Solway Lodge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1915 reviews)
$144+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Gretna Green M74
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1948 reviews)
$66+
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Renting a car in Gretna

Expect to pay $8.06 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 $96.76 and $129.01.

Expect to pay $8.06 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 $96.76 and $129.01.