Introduction
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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When to visit Salou

Salou in October
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salou in October
Estimated hotel price
$137
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

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Salou, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Salou to Madrid takes 2h 37m and costs around $55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montpellier, expect to pay about $67 for a 2h 55m 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, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 217 km and will cost you around $21. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 386 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

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Salou, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Salou to Madrid takes 2h 37m and costs around $55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montpellier, expect to pay about $67 for a 2h 55m 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, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 217 km and will cost you around $21. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 386 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 (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,427 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around $267 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $518 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Salou, with prices from $47 to $4,019 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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Olympus Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$140+
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Magnolia Hotel Salou - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$128+
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Hotel Best Maritim
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$150+
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4R Casablanca Playa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$131+
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Hotel Lauria
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$118+
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B&B Hotel Tarragona Centro Urbis
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$111+
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Hiring a car in Salou

Expect to pay $2.96 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 $35.46 and $47.28. The most frequently booked car type in Salou is Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.96 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 $35.46 and $47.28. The most frequently booked car type in Salou is Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.