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

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Salou, followed by iryo. The train journey from Salou to Madrid takes 2h 52m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montpellier, expect to pay about $60 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, Union Ivkoni and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 241 km and will cost you around $19. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 426 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 52m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montpellier, expect to pay about $60 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, Union Ivkoni and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 241 km and will cost you around $19. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 426 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 (1,423 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,539 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,063 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,797 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,036 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,050 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,498 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,481 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,589 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,072 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,363 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,410 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around $275 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $572 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Salou, with prices from $48 to $4,093 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Salou are about 26% 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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Hotel SB Express Tarragona
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$137+
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AC Hotel by Marriott Tarragona
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$176+
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Sol Costa Daurada
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$127+
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Gran Palas Hotel - Spa incluido
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$229+
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Eurosalou & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$109+
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Hotel SB Ciutat Tarragona
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$160+
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Hiring a car in Salou

Expect to pay $3.01 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 $36.11 and $48.14. The most frequently booked car type in Salou is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.01 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 $36.11 and $48.14. The most frequently booked car type in Salou is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.