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
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salou in October
Estimated hotel price
$135
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 SNCF. The train journey from Salou to Lleida takes 1h 14m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $43 for a 2h 52m 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 NIZACARS and Ok Mobility, among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, Union Ivkoni and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 201 km and will cost you around $17. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $57 for a journey of 578 km. The most popular bus station is Salou Salou central bus station, located 0.3 km from the city centre of Salou. Salou Jaume I is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 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 SNCF. The train journey from Salou to Lleida takes 1h 14m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $43 for a 2h 52m 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 NIZACARS and Ok Mobility, among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, Union Ivkoni and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 201 km and will cost you around $17. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $57 for a journey of 578 km. The most popular bus station is Salou Salou central bus station, located 0.3 km from the city centre of Salou. Salou Jaume I is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Salou

CDTCastellón de la Plana
REUReus
BCNBarcelona-El Prat

Airlines serving Salou

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,532 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,997 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,476 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,029 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,773 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,000 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,999 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,479 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,388 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,658 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (861 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,365 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,543 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,191 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,040 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,388 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around $238 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $500 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Salou, with prices from $48 to $4,043 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)
$146+
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AC Hotel by Marriott Tarragona
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$184+
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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 (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$162+
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Eurosalou & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$122+
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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 $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 $35.47 and $47.29. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Salou, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

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 $35.47 and $47.29. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Salou, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

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