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 5 miles 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 3h 09m and costs around $58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about $56 for a 3h 52m 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, Bus and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 155 miles and will cost you around $34. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 265 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 iryo. The train journey from Salou to Madrid takes 3h 09m and costs around $58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about $56 for a 3h 52m 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, Bus and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 155 miles and will cost you around $34. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 265 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.

Airports near Salou

CDTCastellón de la Plana
REUReus
BCNBarcelona-El Prat

Airlines serving Salou

KLM
Good (1,467 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,833 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,779 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,271 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,248 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,135 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,705 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,794 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,197 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,470 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around $218 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $559 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Salou, with prices from $75 to $797 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Salou are about 37% 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)
$117+
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Magnolia Hotel Salou - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$127+
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Hotel SB Express Tarragona
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$153+
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AC Hotels by Marriott Tarragona
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$182+
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H10 Salauris Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$154+
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H10 Mediterranean Village
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$134+
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Hiring a car in Salou

Expect to pay $2.94 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 $35.21 and $46.94. 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 Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.94 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 $35.21 and $46.94. 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 Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.