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$ 124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 124
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$ 49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Memphis, expect to pay about S$ 95 for a 8h 52m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Lake Charles, the bus ride to Gretna takes 210 miles and will cost you around S$ 82. From Houston, the ticket costs about S$ 115 for a journey of 370 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$ 49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Memphis, expect to pay about S$ 95 for a 8h 52m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Lake Charles, the bus ride to Gretna takes 210 miles and will cost you around S$ 82. From Houston, the ticket costs about S$ 115 for a journey of 370 miles.

Airports near Gretna

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Gretna

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,864 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,815 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,322 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,277 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,150 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,550 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,837 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,175 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,228 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,101 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna

Most booked hotels in Gretna

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 219+
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New Orleans Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 213+
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The Westin New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 258+
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Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 193+
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DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 161+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Orleans Airport
3 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
S$ 83+
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Hiring a car in Gretna

Expect to pay S$ 1.39 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$ 16.58 and S$ 22.10. 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 Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 25% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.39 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$ 16.58 and S$ 22.10. 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 Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 25% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.