Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Salou travel guide

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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
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salou in October
Estimated hotel price
$149
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 AccesRail. The train journey from Salou to Girona takes 0h 40m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about $47 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.

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 Bus, ALSA and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 233 km and will cost you around $54. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 418 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 AccesRail. The train journey from Salou to Girona takes 0h 40m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about $47 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.

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 Bus, ALSA and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 233 km and will cost you around $54. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 418 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 (1,480 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,879 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,838 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,364 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,294 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,907 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,163 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,558 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,525 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,866 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,185 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,234 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around $133 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $596 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Salou, with prices from $66 to $834 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Salou are about 17% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salou

Most booked hotels in Salou

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Hotel Best Maritim
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$124+
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Magnolia Hotel Salou - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$128+
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Hotel SB Express Tarragona
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$155+
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AC Hotels by Marriott Tarragona
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$194+
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B&B Hotel Tarragona Centro Urbis
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$114+
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Hotel Best Negresco
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$129+
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Hiring a car in Salou

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.14 and $56.18. The most frequently booked car type in Salou is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.14 and $56.18. The most frequently booked car type in Salou is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.