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 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 3h 02m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seville, expect to pay about $30 for a 6h 44m 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 Fox, among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, Bus and Itabus. From Zaragoza, the bus ride to Salou takes 225 miles and will cost you around $12. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 265 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 3h 02m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seville, expect to pay about $30 for a 6h 44m 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 Fox, among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, Bus and Itabus. From Zaragoza, the bus ride to Salou takes 225 miles and will cost you around $12. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 265 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 (7,960 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,931 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,465 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,343 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,203 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,762 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,979 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,225 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,308 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around $79 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $412 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Salou, with prices from $44 to $247 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Salou are about 29% 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, 4694 reviews)
$149+
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Hotel SB Express Tarragona
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3368 reviews)
$94+
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H10 Delfín - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1456 reviews)
$82+
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H10 Salou Princess
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1710 reviews)
$77+
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Hotel Augustus
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 5393 reviews)
$55+
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Hotel Palas Pineda
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 4875 reviews)
$63+
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Renting a car in Salou

Renting a car in Salou costs $42 per day, on average, or $169 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, 19% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay $6.66 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 $79.95 and $106.60. The most frequently booked car type in Salou is Economy (Seat Ibiza or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Peugeot 108 or similar) are, on average, 19% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Salou costs $42 per day, on average, or $169 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, 19% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay $6.66 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 $79.95 and $106.60. The most frequently booked car type in Salou is Economy (Seat Ibiza or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Peugeot 108 or similar) are, on average, 19% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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