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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Salou has to offer.

When to visit Salou

Salou in October
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salou in October
Estimated hotel price
$118
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 Zaragoza takes 1h 28m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $29 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 Record Go and NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 225 km and will cost you around $20. From Valencia, the ticket costs about $37 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 Zaragoza takes 1h 28m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $29 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 Record Go and NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 225 km and will cost you around $20. From Valencia, the ticket costs about $37 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.

Airlines serving Salou

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around $125 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $424 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

AC Hotel Tarragona by Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$163+
Hotel SB Express Tarragona
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$122+
Ohtels Vila Romana
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$108+
Regente Aragon
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$103+
Gran Palas Hotel - Spa incluido
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$152+
Sol Costa Daurada
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$96+

Hiring a car in Salou

Expect to pay $3.00 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 $35.92 and $47.89. The most frequently booked car type in Salou is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.00 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 $35.92 and $47.89. The most frequently booked car type in Salou is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.