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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Salou has to offer.
When flying to Salou, you’ll arrive at Reus (REU), which is located 8 km from the city centre.
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Salou, followed by iryo. The train journey from Salou to Zaragoza takes 1h 28m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $29 for a 2h 30m 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.
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.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 225 km and will cost you around $20. From Valencia, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 362 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.
Average rates range from around $125 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $424 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Catalonia Gardens and Hostal Montsant.
Expect to pay $3.00 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 $35.92 and $47.89. The most frequently booked car type in Salou is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.