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
$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

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. 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 Sixt and Hertz, 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 11 miles from the city center.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. 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 Sixt and Hertz, 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 (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,800 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,287 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,258 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,900 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,138 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,435 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,719 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,813 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,373 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,170 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,214 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 (9.3, 328 reviews)
$206+
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Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 95 reviews)
$284+
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Gretna Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2202 reviews)
$132+
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The Gretna Chase Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 895 reviews)
$146+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Gretna Green M74
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1954 reviews)
$47+
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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.