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, The Red Maple Restaurant (1036 Lafayette St) and Roundhouse Bar and Grill - Holiday Inn New Orleans Westbank (275 Whitney Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Gretna

Gretna in August
Estimated hotel price
S$ 126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in August
Estimated hotel price
S$ 126
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 Lake Charles takes 6h 11m and costs around S$ 58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 46 for a 8h 09m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Jackson, the bus ride to Gretna takes 394 km and will cost you around S$ 38. From Houston, the ticket costs about S$ 101 for a journey of 579 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 Lake Charles takes 6h 11m and costs around S$ 58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 46 for a 8h 09m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Jackson, the bus ride to Gretna takes 394 km and will cost you around S$ 38. From Houston, the ticket costs about S$ 101 for a journey of 579 km.

Airports near Gretna

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Gretna

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,894 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (994 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,975 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$ 245+
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Bourbon Orleans Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 181+
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New Orleans Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 195+
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The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 195+
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Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 142+
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Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor By IHG
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
S$ 139+
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Hiring a car in Gretna

Expect to pay S$ 1.21 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$ 14.42 and S$ 19.22. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Premium (Class Premium SUV 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, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.21 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$ 14.42 and S$ 19.22. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Premium (Class Premium SUV 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, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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