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.
When flying to Salou, you’ll arrive at Reus (REU), which is located 8 km from the city center.
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Salou, followed by iryo. The train journey from Salou to Madrid takes 2h 30m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Santiago de Compostela, expect to pay about $20 for a 13h 21m 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.
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 NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 225 km and will cost you around $9. From Béziers, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 394 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.
Average rates range from around $76 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $255 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Salou costs $39 per day, on average, or $155 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, 18% 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. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Salou, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.