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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Gretna deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Gretna
If you’re looking for affordable options, Tony Mandina's Restaurant (1915 Pratt St) and Legacy Kitchen's Steak + Chop (91 Westbank Expy) are great picks.
When to visit Gretna
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 center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Gretna include Aeromexico, Delta and Virgin Atlantic. The shortest domestic flight to Gretna departs from Miami and takes around 2h 03m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Jackson takes 4h 27m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $43 for a 7h 59m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Gretna is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 3 miles from Gretna. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in New Orleans.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Gretna using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Austin, the bus ride to Gretna takes 595 miles and will cost you around $131. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $143 for a journey of 759 miles.
Airlines serving Gretna
Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna
Most booked hotels in Gretna
Renting a car in Gretna
Renting a car in Gretna costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 41% cheaper than airport locations in Gretna.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Gretna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Hyundai Sonata or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.