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 3,040, Gretna is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom.

When to visit Gretna

Gretna in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 113
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gretna

Plane

When flying to Gretna, you’ll arrive at Carlisle Lake District (CAX), which is located 11 miles from the city centre.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Gretna, followed by Great Western Railway. The train station in Gretna is called Gretna Green, and is located 5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gretna is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 66 miles from Gretna. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gretna using National Express or FlixBus.

Plane

When flying to Gretna, you’ll arrive at Carlisle Lake District (CAX), which is located 11 miles from the city centre.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Gretna, followed by Great Western Railway. The train station in Gretna is called Gretna Green, and is located 5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gretna is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 66 miles from Gretna. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gretna using National Express or FlixBus.

Airports near Gretna

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Gretna

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,696 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna

Most booked hotels in Gretna

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Gretna Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 249+
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Solway Lodge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 188+
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Hunters Lodge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 164+
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Smiths at Gretna Green
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 242+
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The Gables Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 188+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Gretna Green M74
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
S$ 102+
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Hiring a car in Gretna

Expect to pay S$ 2.35 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$ 28.10 and S$ 37.47. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.35 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$ 28.10 and S$ 37.47. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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