Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Salou travel guide

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You're Going to Love Salou

With a population of 26,649, Salou 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Salou has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Salou

If you’re looking for affordable options, Wissler Salou (C/ de Murillo, 5) and Famous Daves Salou (Via Roma, 28) are great picks.

When to visit Salou

Salou in January
Estimated hotel price
$29
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salou in January
Estimated hotel price
$29
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Salou

Plane

When flying to Salou, you’ll arrive at Reus (REU), which is located 5 miles from the city center.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Salou, followed by Train. The train journey from Salou to Girona takes 0h 39m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Zaragoza, expect to pay about $24 for a 2h 12m trip. Located 0.7 miles from the city center, Salou is the busiest station in Salou. Another popular train station is Salou Port Aventura, located 0.8 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Salou is to pick up a car rental from Barcelona, which is about 58 miles from Salou. You’ll find branches of Record go and DRIVALIA , among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, Bus and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 145 miles and will cost you around $15. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 240 miles. The most popular bus station is Salou Jaume I, located 0.3 miles from downtown Salou. Salou Hotel 4 Carreteras is also a commonly used station, and is 1.9 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Salou, you’ll arrive at Reus (REU), which is located 5 miles from the city center.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Salou, followed by Train. The train journey from Salou to Girona takes 0h 39m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Zaragoza, expect to pay about $24 for a 2h 12m trip. Located 0.7 miles from the city center, Salou is the busiest station in Salou. Another popular train station is Salou Port Aventura, located 0.8 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Salou is to pick up a car rental from Barcelona, which is about 58 miles from Salou. You’ll find branches of Record go and DRIVALIA , among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, Bus and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 145 miles and will cost you around $15. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 240 miles. The most popular bus station is Salou Jaume I, located 0.3 miles from downtown Salou. Salou Hotel 4 Carreteras is also a commonly used station, and is 1.9 miles from the city center.

Airports near Salou

CDTCastellón de la Plana
REUReus
BCNBarcelona-El Prat

Airlines serving Salou

Lufthansa
Good (7,984 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,954 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,457 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,357 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,213 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,771 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,010 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,248 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,321 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around $86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $453 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Salou, with prices from $48 to $247 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Salou are about 27% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Salou by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Salou

Most booked hotels in Salou

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H10 Imperial Tarraco
4 stars
Excellent (9, 4699 reviews)
$153+
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Magnolia Hotel Salou - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3219 reviews)
$88+
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H10 Delfín - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1462 reviews)
$82+
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H10 Cambrils Playa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2450 reviews)
$80+
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H10 Salou Princess
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1722 reviews)
$86+
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Hotel Augustus
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 5422 reviews)
$62+
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Renting a car in Salou

Renting a car in Salou costs $47 per day, on average, or $233 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay $6.78 per gallon in Salou (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $81.31 and $108.41. The most frequently booked car type in Salou is Economy (Seat Ibiza or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Peugeot 108 or similar) are, on average, 19% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Salou costs $47 per day, on average, or $233 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay $6.78 per gallon in Salou (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $81.31 and $108.41. The most frequently booked car type in Salou is Economy (Seat Ibiza or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Peugeot 108 or similar) are, on average, 19% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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