Gretna travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gretna

With a population of 17,736, Gretna is a must-see destination in Louisiana, United States.

Where to Eat in Gretna

If you’re looking for affordable options, Legacy Kitchen's Steak + Chop (91 Westbank Expy) and Tony Mandina's Restaurant (1915 Pratt St) are great picks.

When to visit Gretna

Gretna in May
Estimated hotel price
RM 535
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in May
Estimated hotel price
RM 535
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gretna

Plane

When flying to Gretna, you’ll arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY), which is located 13 miles from the city centre.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Birmingham takes 7h 59m and costs around RM 153 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Memphis, expect to pay about RM 253 for a 9h 07m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Houston, the bus ride to Gretna takes 370 miles and will cost you around RM 420. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about RM 262 for a journey of 560 miles.

Plane

When flying to Gretna, you’ll arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY), which is located 13 miles from the city centre.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Birmingham takes 7h 59m and costs around RM 153 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Memphis, expect to pay about RM 253 for a 9h 07m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Houston, the bus ride to Gretna takes 370 miles and will cost you around RM 420. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about RM 262 for a journey of 560 miles.

Airlines serving Gretna

Lufthansa
Good (7,166 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,840 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,828 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,533 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,885 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (818 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,215 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,126 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (379 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,422 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,238 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,303 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,892 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna

Most booked hotels in Gretna

Hotel Monteleone
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 970+
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 788+
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 863+
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 651+
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
RM 511+
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
RM 507+

Hiring a car in Gretna

Expect to pay RM 4.03 per litre in Gretna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 48.25 and RM 64.33. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Hyundai Sonata or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 4.03 per litre in Gretna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 48.25 and RM 64.33. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Hyundai Sonata or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.