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. Gretna deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Gretna

Gretna in January
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in January
Estimated hotel price
$103
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 center.

Train

The train station in Gretna is called Gretna Green, and is located 8 km from the city center.

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 Alamo and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gretna using National Express or FlixBus.

Plane

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

Train

The train station in Gretna is called Gretna Green, and is located 8 km from the city center.

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 Alamo and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gretna using National Express or FlixBus.

Airports near Gretna

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Gretna

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,814 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna

Most booked hotels in Gretna

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Blenkinsopp Castle Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 963 reviews)
$159+
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The Greenhead Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 359 reviews)
$109+
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The Blacksmiths Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 218 reviews)
$138+
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Gretna Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2175 reviews)
$137+
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Smiths at Gretna Green
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1854 reviews)
$129+
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Solway Lodge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1886 reviews)
$112+
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Renting a car in Gretna

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23.

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23.