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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Gretna deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Gretna
If you’re looking for affordable options, Tony Mandina's Restaurant (1915 Pratt St) and The Red Maple Restaurant (1036 Lafayette St) are great picks.
When to visit Gretna
How to Get to Gretna
Plane
When flying to Gretna, you’ll arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY), which is located 21 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Gretna include American Airlines, Finnair and British Airways. The shortest flight to Gretna from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 41h.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Birmingham takes 7h 59m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Houston, expect to pay about £37 for a 9h 30m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Gretna is to pick up a car hire from New Orleans, which is about 4 km from Gretna. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in New Orleans.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Houston, the bus ride to Gretna takes 547 km and will cost you around £62. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about £89 for a journey of 861 km.
Airlines serving Gretna
Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna
Most booked hotels in Gretna
Hiring a car in Gretna
Expect to pay £0.83 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 £9.96 and £13.27. 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, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.