Introduction
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.

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 most popular train carrier serving Gretna, followed by Train. The train journey from Gretna to Birmingham takes 8h 09m and costs around S$ 46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Houston, expect to pay about S$ 68 for a 9h 30m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Houston, the bus ride to Gretna takes 676 km and will cost you around S$ 147. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 31 for a journey of 748 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 most popular train carrier serving Gretna, followed by Train. The train journey from Gretna to Birmingham takes 8h 09m and costs around S$ 46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Houston, expect to pay about S$ 68 for a 9h 30m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Houston, the bus ride to Gretna takes 676 km and will cost you around S$ 147. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 31 for a journey of 748 km.

Airports near Gretna

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Gretna

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,653 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,614 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,019 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,118 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,116 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,339 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,106 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,547 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,899 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,098 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$ 180+
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Le Méridien New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 144+
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Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 157+
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The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 194+
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Omni Royal Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 186+
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Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 126+
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Hiring a car in Gretna

Expect to pay S$ 1.11 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$ 13.24 and S$ 17.65. 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 Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.11 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$ 13.24 and S$ 17.65. 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 Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.