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 8 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Salou is to pick up a car rental from Barcelona, which is about 93 km from Salou. You’ll find branches of Record go and DRIVALIA , among others, in Barcelona.

Plane

When flying to Salou, you’ll arrive at Reus (REU), which is located 8 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Salou is to pick up a car rental from Barcelona, which is about 93 km from Salou. You’ll find branches of Record go and DRIVALIA , among others, in Barcelona.

Airports near Salou

CDTCastellón de la Plana
REUReus
BCNBarcelona-El Prat

Airlines serving Salou

Lufthansa
Good (8,116 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,095 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,437 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,989 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,620 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,940 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,607 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,868 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,209 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,308 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,476 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,317 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around $102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $486 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Salou, with prices from $40 to $694 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Salou are about 10% 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 Vintage Salou
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1737 reviews)
$139+
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H10 Delfín - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1479 reviews)
$139+
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H10 Cambrils Playa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2490 reviews)
$109+
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H10 Mediterranean Village
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2211 reviews)
$100+
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Hotel Best Negresco
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3768 reviews)
$124+
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Hotel Palas Pineda
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 5088 reviews)
$103+
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Renting a car in Salou

Renting a car in Salou costs $48 per day, on average, or $239 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, 34% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay $6.25 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 $74.95 and $99.93. 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 Compact rental cars (Peugeot 208 or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Salou costs $48 per day, on average, or $239 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, 34% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay $6.25 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 $74.95 and $99.93. 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 Compact rental cars (Peugeot 208 or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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