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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Salou deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salou in October
Estimated hotel price
$113
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 Reus takes 1h 39m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $39 for a 2h 30m 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 DRIVALIA and Record Go, among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, BlaBlaBus and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 225 km and will cost you around $13. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 410 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 Reus takes 1h 39m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $39 for a 2h 30m 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 DRIVALIA and Record Go, among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, BlaBlaBus and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 225 km and will cost you around $13. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 410 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.

Airlines serving Salou

Lufthansa
Good (7,168 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,823 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,878 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,674 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,894 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (825 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,233 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,530 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,115 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,337 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,429 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,238 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (878 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around $164 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $290 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Catalonia Gardens and Hostal Montsant.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salou

Most booked hotels in Salou

Hotel Pigal
2 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$69+
AC Hotel Tarragona by Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$158+
Gran Palas Hotel - Spa incluido
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$141+
Sol Costa Daurada
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$93+
Ohtels Vila Romana
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$113+
Hotel SB Ciutat Tarragona
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$146+

Hiring a car in Salou

Expect to pay $2.72 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 $32.60 and $43.47. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Salou, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.72 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 $32.60 and $43.47. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Salou, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.