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.

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 Ok Mobility, among others, in Barcelona.

Plane

When flying to Salou, you’ll arrive at Reus (REU), which is located 8 km from the city 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 Ok Mobility, among others, in Barcelona.

Airports near Salou

CDTCastellón de la Plana
REUReus
BCNBarcelona-El Prat

Airlines serving Salou

Lufthansa
Good (8,053 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,395 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,232 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,600 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,806 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (929 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,580 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,815 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,154 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,405 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,370 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,274 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around $123 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $496 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Salou, with prices from $56 to $254 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Salou are about 17% 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, 4706 reviews)
$184+
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Magnolia Hotel Salou - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3221 reviews)
$131+
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H10 Cambrils Playa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2471 reviews)
$125+
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H10 Salou Princess
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1724 reviews)
$145+
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H10 Mediterranean Village
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2186 reviews)
$111+
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Hotel Palas Pineda
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 5024 reviews)
$103+
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Renting a car in Salou

Renting a car in Salou costs $43 per day, on average, or $216 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, 28% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. The most frequently booked car type in Salou is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Peugeot 2008 or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Salou costs $43 per day, on average, or $216 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, 28% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. The most frequently booked car type in Salou is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Peugeot 2008 or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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