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. Salou deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Wissler Salou (C/ de Murillo, 5) and Famous Daves Salou (Via Roma, 28) are great picks.
When flying to Salou, you’ll arrive at Reus (REU), which is located 8 km from the city centre.
iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Salou, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Salou to Reus takes 1h 39m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $39 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 DRIVALIA and Record Go, among others, in Barcelona.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, BlaBlaBus and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 225 km and will cost you around $13. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 410 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 $164 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $290 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 $2.72 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 $32.60 and $43.47. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Salou, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.