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.
When to visit Salou
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 SNCF. The train journey from Salou to Lleida takes 1h 05m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Zaragoza, expect to pay about $7 for a 1h 29m 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 Hertz, among others, in Barcelona.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Valencia, the bus ride to Salou takes 225 miles and will cost you around $10. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $10 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.
Airlines serving Salou
Where to stay in Salou
Average rates range from around $62 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $105 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Salou
Most booked hotels in Salou
Renting a car in Salou
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 36% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.
Expect to pay $6.36 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 $76.31 and $101.75.