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 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

National Express operates bus routes 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

National Express operates bus routes to Gretna.

Airports near Gretna

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Gretna

Lufthansa
Good (7,497 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,982 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,009 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,992 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,982 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,476 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,652 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (855 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,306 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,028 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,382 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (365 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna

Most booked hotels in Gretna

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The Greenhead Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 352 reviews)
$110+
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Blenkinsopp Castle Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 953 reviews)
$154+
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The Blacksmiths Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 213 reviews)
$138+
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Gretna Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2132 reviews)
$164+
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Smiths at Gretna Green
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1802 reviews)
$167+
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Hunters Lodge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 556 reviews)
$127+
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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.

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.

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