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.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Salou, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Salou to Girona takes 0h 41m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $18 for a 3h 17m trip. Located 1.0 km from the city center, Salou is the busiest station in Salou. Another popular train station is Salou Port Aventura, located 1.2 km from the 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 Europcar, among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, Bus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 217 km and will cost you around $14. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 386 km. The most popular bus station is Salou Jaume I, located 0.4 km from downtown Salou. Salou Hotel 4 Carreteras is also a commonly used station, and is 3.1 km from the city center.

Plane

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

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Salou, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Salou to Girona takes 0h 41m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $18 for a 3h 17m trip. Located 1.0 km from the city center, Salou is the busiest station in Salou. Another popular train station is Salou Port Aventura, located 1.2 km from the 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 Europcar, among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, Bus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 217 km and will cost you around $14. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 386 km. The most popular bus station is Salou Jaume I, located 0.4 km from downtown Salou. Salou Hotel 4 Carreteras is also a commonly used station, and is 3.1 km from the city center.

Airports near Salou

CDTCastellón de la Plana
REUReus
BCNBarcelona-El Prat

Airlines serving Salou

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,786 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,291 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,134 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,713 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,206 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around $128 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $321 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Salou, with prices from $33 to $450 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Salou are about 28% 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, 4201 reviews)
$114+
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Blaumar Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3018 reviews)
$82+
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Hotel Best Maritim
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3292 reviews)
$68+
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Magnolia Hotel Salou - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3023 reviews)
$74+
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H10 Mediterranean Village
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2143 reviews)
$88+
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B&B Hotel Tarragona Centro Urbis
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4309 reviews)
$65+
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Renting a car in Salou

Renting a car in Salou costs $46 per day, on average, or $230 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 $6.66 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 $79.95 and $106.60. The most frequently booked car type in Salou is Intermediate (Honda Civic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Peugeot 108 or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Salou costs $46 per day, on average, or $230 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 $6.66 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 $79.95 and $106.60. The most frequently booked car type in Salou is Intermediate (Honda Civic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Peugeot 108 or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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