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 21 km from the city centre.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Atlanta takes 13h 04m and costs around S$ 72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about S$ 254 for a 27h 23m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gretna is to pick up a car hire from Baton Rouge, which is about 124 km from Gretna. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz, among others, in Baton Rouge.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Houston, the bus ride to Gretna takes 595 km and will cost you around S$ 174. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about S$ 203 for a journey of 893 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 Atlanta takes 13h 04m and costs around S$ 72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about S$ 254 for a 27h 23m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gretna is to pick up a car hire from Baton Rouge, which is about 124 km from Gretna. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz, among others, in Baton Rouge.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Houston, the bus ride to Gretna takes 595 km and will cost you around S$ 174. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about S$ 203 for a journey of 893 km.

Airports near Gretna

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Gretna

Lufthansa
Good (7,948 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,911 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,330 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,457 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,195 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (906 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,649 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,760 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,562 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,965 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,391 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,222 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,436 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,299 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,502 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,955 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna

Most booked hotels in Gretna

New Orleans Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 234+
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Pelham Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 142+
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DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 169+
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Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 204+
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Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 144+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Orleans Airport
3 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
S$ 84+
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Hiring a car in Gretna

Expect to pay S$ 1.51 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$ 18.08 and S$ 24.11. 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 Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.51 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$ 18.08 and S$ 24.11. 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 Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.