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.
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 Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Gretna departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 38m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Memphis takes 9h 07m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Houston, expect to pay about $62 for a 9h 30m trip.
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.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Gretna takes 535 miles and will cost you around $126. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 760 miles.
Renting a car in Gretna costs $60 per day, on average, or $119 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 17% 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.