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.

Car

Another option to get to Gretna is to pick up a car hire from Baton Rouge, which is about 77 miles from Gretna. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz, among others, in Baton Rouge.

Plane

When flying to Gretna, you’ll arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY), which is located 13 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gretna is to pick up a car hire from Baton Rouge, which is about 77 miles from Gretna. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz, among others, in Baton Rouge.

Airports near Gretna

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Gretna

Lufthansa
Good (8,024 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,522 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,004 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,434 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,395 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,591 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,751 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (921 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,573 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,790 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,083 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,399 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,342 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,441 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,259 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,409 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,522 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$ 202+
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Bourbon Orleans Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 176+
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DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 137+
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Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 189+
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Historic Mardi Gras Inn
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
S$ 87+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Orleans Airport
3 stars
Okay (5.3, Okay reviews)
S$ 75+
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Hiring a car in Gretna

Expect to pay S$ 1.63 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$ 19.50 and S$ 26.00. 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, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.63 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$ 19.50 and S$ 26.00. 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, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.