Tarragona travel guide
Tarragona Tourism | Tarragona Guide
You're Going to Love Tarragona
With a population of 140.323, Tarragona is a must-see destination in Catalonia, Spain. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tarragona has to offer.
When to visit Tarragona
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tarragona in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 3″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Tarragona, with an average rainfall of 0.6″.
How to Get to Tarragona
Plane
When flying to Tarragona, you’ll arrive at Reus (REU), which is located 8 km from the city center.
Train
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Tarragona, followed by Train. The train journey from Tarragona to Zaragoza takes 1h 50m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $10 for a 2h 30m trip. Located 8 km from the city center, Tarragona Vila Seca is the busiest station in Tarragona. Another popular train station is Tarragona, located 0.6 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Tarragona is to pick up a car rental from Barcelona, which is about 83 km from Tarragona. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Record Go, among others, in Barcelona.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tarragona, including FlixBus, ALSA and BlaBlaBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Tarragona takes 225 km and will cost you around $27. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 370 km. The most popular bus station is Tarragona Torreforta, located 3.1 km from downtown Tarragona. Tarragona La Floresta is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Tarragona
Where to stay in Tarragona
Average rates range from around $94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $123 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Tarragona
Most booked hotels in Tarragona
Renting a car in Tarragona
Renting a car in Tarragona costs $42 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.
Expect to pay $6.70 per gallon in Tarragona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $80.40 and $107.20. The most frequently booked car type in Tarragona is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.