Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

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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 March
Estimated hotel price
$140
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salou in March
Estimated hotel price
$140
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 centre.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Salou, followed by iryo. The train journey from Salou to Zaragoza takes 1h 39m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $41 for a 3h 02m trip. Located 1.0 km from the city centre, Salou is the busiest station in Salou. Another popular train station is Salou Port Aventura, located 1.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Salou is to pick up a car hire from Barcelona, which is about 93 km 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, Bus and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 241 km and will cost you around $10. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 386 km. The most popular bus station is Salou Jaume I, located 0.4 km from the city centre of Salou. Salou Hotel 4 Carreteras is also a commonly used station, and is 3.1 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Salou, you’ll arrive at Reus (REU), which is located 8 km from the city centre.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Salou, followed by iryo. The train journey from Salou to Zaragoza takes 1h 39m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $41 for a 3h 02m trip. Located 1.0 km from the city centre, Salou is the busiest station in Salou. Another popular train station is Salou Port Aventura, located 1.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Salou is to pick up a car hire from Barcelona, which is about 93 km 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, Bus and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 241 km and will cost you around $10. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 386 km. The most popular bus station is Salou Jaume I, located 0.4 km from the city centre of Salou. Salou Hotel 4 Carreteras is also a commonly used station, and is 3.1 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Salou

Lufthansa
Good (7,939 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,905 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,321 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,431 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,189 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,578 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,625 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,952 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,217 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,284 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around $130 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $683 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Salou, with prices from $78 to $361 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Salou are about 27% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salou

Most booked hotels in Salou

Hotel SB Express Tarragona
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$158+
H10 Delfín - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$137+
H10 Salou Princess
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$127+
Hotel Lauria
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$129+
Hotel Best Negresco
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$139+
Sol Costa Daurada
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$118+

Hiring a car in Salou

Expect to pay $3.07 per litre in Salou (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.79 and $49.06. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Salou, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.07 per litre in Salou (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.79 and $49.06. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Salou, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.