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
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salou in March
Estimated hotel price
$128
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 5 miles from the city centre.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Salou, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Salou to Madrid takes 3h 02m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about $58 for a 3h 22m trip. Located 0.7 miles from the city centre, Salou is the busiest station in Salou. Another popular train station is Salou Port Aventura, located 0.8 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Salou is to pick up a car hire from Barcelona, which is about 58 miles 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 BlaBlaCar Bus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 145 miles and will cost you around $56. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $61 for a journey of 275 miles. The most popular bus station is Salou Jaume I, located 0.3 miles from the city centre of Salou. Salou Hotel 4 Carreteras is also a commonly used station, and is 1.9 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Salou, you’ll arrive at Reus (REU), which is located 5 miles from the city centre.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Salou, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Salou to Madrid takes 3h 02m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about $58 for a 3h 22m trip. Located 0.7 miles from the city centre, Salou is the busiest station in Salou. Another popular train station is Salou Port Aventura, located 0.8 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Salou is to pick up a car hire from Barcelona, which is about 58 miles 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 BlaBlaCar Bus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 145 miles and will cost you around $56. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $61 for a journey of 275 miles. The most popular bus station is Salou Jaume I, located 0.3 miles from the city centre of Salou. Salou Hotel 4 Carreteras is also a commonly used station, and is 1.9 miles from the city centre.

Airlines serving Salou

Lufthansa
Good (7,972 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,943 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,344 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,208 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (911 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,769 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,995 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (405 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,230 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,312 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around $140 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $735 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Salou, with prices from $78 to $428 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Salou are about 29% 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)
$164+
H10 Delfín - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$139+
H10 Salou Princess
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$139+
Hotel Lauria
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$133+
Hotel Best Negresco
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$132+
Sol Costa Daurada
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$122+

Hiring a car in Salou

Expect to pay $3.04 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 $36.39 and $48.52. 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 (Peugeot 108 or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.04 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 $36.39 and $48.52. 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 (Peugeot 108 or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.