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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. 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.

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When to visit Salou

Salou in October
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salou in October
Estimated hotel price
$104
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 Girona takes 0h 39m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Zaragoza, expect to pay about $38 for a 1h 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Record Go, among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 233 km and will cost you around $51. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 362 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 Girona takes 0h 39m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Zaragoza, expect to pay about $38 for a 1h 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Record Go, among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 233 km and will cost you around $51. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 362 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,084 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,973 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,852 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,660 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,089 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,343 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,301 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around $194 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $513 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Salou, with prices from $85 to $929 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Salou are about 14% 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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AC Hotel Tarragona by Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$221+
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Gran Palas Hotel - Spa incluido
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$305+
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Sol Costa Daurada
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$168+
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Hotel SB Ciutat Tarragona
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$168+
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Hotel Best Sol D´Or
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$139+
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Hotel Jaime I
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$174+
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Hiring a car in Salou

Expect to pay $2.84 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 $34.05 and $45.40. The most frequently booked car type in Salou is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.84 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 $34.05 and $45.40. The most frequently booked car type in Salou is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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