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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Salou travel guide

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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
$71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salou in May
Estimated hotel price
$71
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 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 Madrid takes 2h 37m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about $30 for a 3h 27m 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 NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 140 miles and will cost you around $24. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 225 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.

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 Madrid takes 2h 37m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about $30 for a 3h 27m 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 NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 140 miles and will cost you around $24. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 225 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.

Airports near Salou

CDTCastellón de la Plana
REUReus
BCNBarcelona-El Prat

Airlines serving Salou

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,248 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,970 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around $100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $265 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Salou, with prices from $31 to $1,250 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Salou are about 22% 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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Gran Palas Hotel - Spa incluido
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1970 reviews)
$108+
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Hotel Augustus
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 4773 reviews)
$69+
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Hotel Cesar Augustus
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2245 reviews)
$60+
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Sol Costa Daurada
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3241 reviews)
$74+
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Hotel Best Cambrils
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2177 reviews)
$71+
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Estival Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2008 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Salou

Renting a car in Salou costs $52 per day, on average, or $207 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, 37% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay $6.17 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 $74.04 and $98.72. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Salou, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Salou costs $52 per day, on average, or $207 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, 37% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay $6.17 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 $74.04 and $98.72. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Salou, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

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