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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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Salou travel guide

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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 4 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 November
Estimated hotel price
$62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salou in November
Estimated hotel price
$62
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 AccesRail. The train journey from Salou to Madrid takes 2h 37m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about $19 for a 3h 52m 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 NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, Union Ivkoni and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 140 miles and will cost you around $23. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 240 miles. The most popular bus station is Salou Salou central bus station, located 0.2 miles from downtown Salou. Salou Jaume I is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 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 AccesRail. The train journey from Salou to Madrid takes 2h 37m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about $19 for a 3h 52m 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 NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, Union Ivkoni and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 140 miles and will cost you around $23. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 240 miles. The most popular bus station is Salou Salou central bus station, located 0.2 miles from downtown Salou. Salou Jaume I is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Salou

CDTCastellón de la Plana
REUReus
BCNBarcelona-El Prat

Airlines serving Salou

Lufthansa
Good (7,416 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,373 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,963 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,926 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,926 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,159 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,487 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,254 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,901 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around $96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $302 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Salou, with prices from $27 to $557 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Salou are about 15% cheaper 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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Hotel Augustus
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 5054 reviews)
$78+
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Sol Costa Daurada
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3448 reviews)
$87+
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Palas Pineda
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3635 reviews)
$71+
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Hotel SB Ciutat Tarragona
4 stars
Good (7.9, 3372 reviews)
$92+
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Hotel Best Cambrils
4 stars
Good (7.9, 2381 reviews)
$63+
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Estival Park Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, 2064 reviews)
$74+
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Renting a car in Salou

Renting a car in Salou costs $55 per day, on average, or $220 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 46% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay $6.51 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 $78.13 and $104.17. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Salou, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Salou costs $55 per day, on average, or $220 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 46% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay $6.51 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 $78.13 and $104.17. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Salou, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

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