Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 The Red Maple Restaurant (1036 Lafayette St) are great picks.

When to visit Gretna

Gretna in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 123
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 8h 09m and costs around S$ 46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Memphis, expect to pay about S$ 63 for a 8h 52m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Houston, the bus ride to Gretna takes 395 miles and will cost you around S$ 118. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 30 for a journey of 465 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 8h 09m and costs around S$ 46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Memphis, expect to pay about S$ 63 for a 8h 52m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Houston, the bus ride to Gretna takes 395 miles and will cost you around S$ 118. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 30 for a journey of 465 miles.

Airports near Gretna

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Gretna

KLM
Good (1,451 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,777 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,724 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,178 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,213 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,110 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,266 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,679 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,701 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,391 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,360 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,160 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,871 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,136 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,452 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna

Most booked hotels in Gretna

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 251+
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Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 199+
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New Orleans Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 219+
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The Saint Hotel, New Orleans, French Quarter, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 220+
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Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 194+
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DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 148+
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Hiring a car in Gretna

Expect to pay S$ 1.08 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$ 12.94 and S$ 17.25. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Mini (Toyota Sienna or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.08 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$ 12.94 and S$ 17.25. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Mini (Toyota Sienna or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.