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 October
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salou in October
Estimated hotel price
$133
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 Madrid takes 2h 37m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about $46 for a 3h 17m 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 225 km and will cost you around $41. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 330 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 Madrid takes 2h 37m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about $46 for a 3h 17m 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 225 km and will cost you around $41. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 330 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.

Airports near Salou

CDTCastellón de la Plana
REUReus
BCNBarcelona-El Prat

Airlines serving Salou

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,744 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,694 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,110 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,204 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,859 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,194 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,652 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,173 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,436 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around $301 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $471 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Salou, with prices from $46 to $3,929 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Salou are about 16% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salou

Most booked hotels in Salou

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Magnolia Hotel Salou - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$125+
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Hotel SB Express Tarragona
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$144+
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H10 Salauris Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$142+
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AC Hotels by Marriott Tarragona
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$171+
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PortAventura Hotel Gold River - Includes unlimited access to PortAventura Park & 1 access to Ferrari Land
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$211+
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Hotel Best Da Vinci
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$118+
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Hiring a car in Salou

Expect to pay $2.83 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 $33.86 and $45.14. Compact (Volkswagen Taigo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Salou, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.83 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 $33.86 and $45.14. Compact (Volkswagen Taigo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Salou, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.