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, Tony Mandina's Restaurant (1915 Pratt St) and Legacy Kitchen's Steak + Chop (91 Westbank Expy) are great picks.

When to visit Gretna

Gretna in August
Estimated hotel price
S$ 152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in August
Estimated hotel price
S$ 152
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 21 km 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 S$ 40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Memphis, expect to pay about S$ 70 for a 9h 07m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Houston, the bus ride to Gretna takes 636 km and will cost you around S$ 116. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about S$ 165 for a journey of 861 km.

Plane

When flying to Gretna, you’ll arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY), which is located 21 km 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 S$ 40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Memphis, expect to pay about S$ 70 for a 9h 07m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Houston, the bus ride to Gretna takes 636 km and will cost you around S$ 116. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about S$ 165 for a journey of 861 km.

Airlines serving Gretna

Lufthansa
Good (4,657 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,480 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,776 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,563 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna

Most booked hotels in Gretna

Hotel Monteleone
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 207+
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 285+
Le Pavillon New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 162+
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 243+
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 167+
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
S$ 173+

Hiring a car in Gretna

Expect to pay S$ 1.41 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 S$ 16.85 and S$ 22.46. 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 S$ 1.41 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 S$ 16.85 and S$ 22.46. 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.