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. 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.

When to visit Gretna

Gretna in November
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in November
Estimated hotel price
$88
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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gretna using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Gretna takes 415 miles and will cost you around $39. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 500 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gretna using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Gretna takes 415 miles and will cost you around $39. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 500 miles.

Airports near Gretna

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Gretna

Lufthansa
Good (7,208 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,136 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,657 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,956 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,835 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,860 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (814 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,603 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,423 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,725 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,918 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,326 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna

Most booked hotels in Gretna

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Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, 90 reviews)
$505+
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Blenkinsopp Castle Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, 913 reviews)
$165+
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The Greenhead Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 338 reviews)
$178+
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The Blacksmiths Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 209 reviews)
$128+
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Hunters Lodge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 535 reviews)
$127+
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Gretna Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2050 reviews)
$195+
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Renting a car in Gretna

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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