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 DRIVALIA , 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Barcelona.

Airports near Salou

CDTCastellón de la Plana
REUReus
BCNBarcelona-El Prat

Airlines serving Salou

Lufthansa
Good (8,221 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,571 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,061 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,477 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,549 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,173 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,981 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,593 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,473 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,596 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around $82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $578 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Salou, with prices from $45 to $578 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Salou are about 12% 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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Hotel SB Express Tarragona
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3495 reviews)
$87+
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H10 Cambrils Playa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2542 reviews)
$73+
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H10 Delfín - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1529 reviews)
$101+
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H10 Salou Princess
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1864 reviews)
$80+
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Hotel Best Negresco
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3851 reviews)
$101+
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Portaventura Hotel Gold River
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 6096 reviews)
$155+
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Renting a car in Salou

Renting a car in Salou costs $47 per day, on average, or $236 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, 24% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay $7.65 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 $91.76 and $122.34. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Salou, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Salou costs $47 per day, on average, or $236 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, 24% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay $7.65 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 $91.76 and $122.34. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Salou, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

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