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 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 May
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salou in May
Estimated hotel price
$76
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

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Salou, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Salou to Madrid takes 2h 37m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montpellier, expect to pay about $39 for a 2h 55m 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 NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 217 km and will cost you around $12. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $41 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

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Salou, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Salou to Madrid takes 2h 37m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montpellier, expect to pay about $39 for a 2h 55m 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 NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 217 km and will cost you around $12. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $41 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 (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,617 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,563 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,072 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,431 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,512 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,596 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,085 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,408 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around $154 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $297 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Salou, with prices from $27 to $2,326 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Salou are about 24% 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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H10 Imperial Tarraco
4 stars
Excellent (9, 4060 reviews)
$88+
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Hotel Augustus
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 5157 reviews)
$78+
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Palas Pineda
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3759 reviews)
$95+
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Sol Costa Daurada
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3531 reviews)
$76+
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Eurosalou & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2835 reviews)
$62+
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Hotel SB Ciutat Tarragona
4 stars
Good (7.9, 3427 reviews)
$88+
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Renting a car in Salou

Renting a car in Salou costs $42 per day, on average, or $167 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, 32% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay $6.47 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 $77.68 and $103.57. 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, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Salou costs $42 per day, on average, or $167 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, 32% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay $6.47 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 $77.68 and $103.57. 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, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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