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 Tony Mandina's Restaurant (1915 Pratt St) are great picks.

When to visit Gretna

Gretna in June
Estimated hotel price
S$ 153
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in June
Estimated hotel price
S$ 153
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 Birmingham takes 7h 59m and costs around S$ 46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about S$ 44 for a 12h 54m trip.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gretna using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Houston, the bus ride to Gretna takes 595 km and will cost you around S$ 110. From Memphis, the ticket costs about S$ 139 for a journey of 821 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 Birmingham takes 7h 59m and costs around S$ 46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about S$ 44 for a 12h 54m trip.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gretna using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Houston, the bus ride to Gretna takes 595 km and will cost you around S$ 110. From Memphis, the ticket costs about S$ 139 for a journey of 821 km.

Airports near Gretna

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Gretna

Lufthansa
Good (7,199 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,107 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,952 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (808 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,847 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,695 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,369 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,001 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$ 221+
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Bourbon Orleans Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 158+
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New Orleans Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 215+
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The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 200+
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Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 150+
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Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
S$ 183+
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Hiring a car in Gretna

Expect to pay S$ 1.19 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$ 14.28 and S$ 19.04. Intermediate (Jeep Cherokee or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gretna, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 1.19 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$ 14.28 and S$ 19.04. Intermediate (Jeep Cherokee or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gretna, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

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