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.
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 flying to Gretna, you’ll arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY), which is located 13 miles 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.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Lafayette takes 4h 25m and costs around £22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £24 for a 7h 59m trip.
Another option to get to Gretna is to pick up a car hire from New Orleans, which is about 3 miles from Gretna. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in New Orleans.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Houston, the bus ride to Gretna takes 340 miles and will cost you around £34. From Columbus, the ticket costs about £46 for a journey of 525 miles.
Expect to pay £0.84 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 £10.00 and £13.33. 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.