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. 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.

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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Gretna, you’ll arrive at Carlisle Lake District (CAX), which is located 11 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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Gretna

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Gretna

Lufthansa
Good (8,240 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,233 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,082 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,458 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,608 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,248 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,997 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,686 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,539 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,494 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,615 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna

Most booked hotels in Gretna

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The Scotch Arms Mews
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 343 reviews)
$173+
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Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 97 reviews)
$371+
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Gretna Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2382 reviews)
$127+
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The Gretna Chase Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 925 reviews)
$167+
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Renting a car in Gretna

Expect to pay $8.59 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 $103.11 and $137.49.

Expect to pay $8.59 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 $103.11 and $137.49.