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 5 miles from the city center.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Salou, followed by iryo. The train journey from Salou to Madrid takes 2h 49m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about $27 for a 3h 52m 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, Itabus and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 145 miles and will cost you around $24. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $16 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 iryo. The train journey from Salou to Madrid takes 2h 49m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about $27 for a 3h 52m 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, Itabus and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 145 miles and will cost you around $24. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $16 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

KLM
Good (1,441 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,728 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,687 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,073 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,189 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,851 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,090 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,174 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,716 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,473 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,632 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,654 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around $170 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $274 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 17% 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, 4155 reviews)
$87+
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Magnolia Hotel Salou - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3005 reviews)
$74+
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Hotel SB Express Tarragona
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3233 reviews)
$85+
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H10 Salauris Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2266 reviews)
$84+
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Portaventura Hotel Gold River
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 5334 reviews)
$139+
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Hotel Best Da Vinci
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3032 reviews)
$68+
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Renting a car in Salou

Expect to pay $6.32 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 $75.86 and $101.15. 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.

Expect to pay $6.32 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 $75.86 and $101.15. 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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