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

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Gretna, followed by Cross Country. 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 Glasgow, the bus ride to Gretna takes 115 miles and will cost you around $20. From London, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 415 miles.

Plane

When flying to Gretna, you’ll arrive at Carlisle Lake District (CAX), which is located 11 miles from the city center.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Gretna, followed by Cross Country. 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 Glasgow, the bus ride to Gretna takes 115 miles and will cost you around $20. From London, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 415 miles.

Airports near Gretna

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Gretna

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna

Most booked hotels in Gretna

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Lanercost Country B&B
4 stars
Excellent (9.8, 589 reviews)
$136+
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Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (9.8, 89 reviews)
$525+
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The Greenhead Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 329 reviews)
$96+
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The Blacksmiths Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 202 reviews)
$124+
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Blenkinsopp Castle Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 883 reviews)
$157+
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Hunters Lodge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 524 reviews)
$124+
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Renting a car in Gretna

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. 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 $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. 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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