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 May
Estimated hotel price
AED 449
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in May
Estimated hotel price
AED 449
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. The shortest flight to Gretna from the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 34h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Houston, the bus ride to Gretna takes 579 km and will cost you around AED 327. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about AED 360 for a journey of 901 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. The shortest flight to Gretna from the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 34h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Houston, the bus ride to Gretna takes 579 km and will cost you around AED 327. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about AED 360 for a journey of 901 km.

Airports near Gretna

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Gretna

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,811 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,198 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,919 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,290 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)
AED 699+
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Bourbon Orleans Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 536+
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The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 687+
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Hilton New Orleans Riverside
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 673+
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Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 455+
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Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
AED 470+
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Hiring a car in Gretna

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. 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 Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. 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 Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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