Salou travel guide

Salou Tourism | Salou Guide

You're Going to Love Salou

With a population of 26,649, Salou is a must-see destination in Catalonia, Spain. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Salou has to offer.

When to visit Salou

Salou in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salou in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 96
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 Girona takes 0h 39m and costs around C$ 11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Zaragoza, expect to pay about C$ 11 for a 1h 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 rental 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 FlixBus, ALSA and Bus Plana. From Girona, the bus ride to Salou takes 70 miles and will cost you around C$ 11. From Perpignan, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Salou Jaume I, located 0.4 km from downtown 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 SNCF. The train journey from Salou to Girona takes 0h 39m and costs around C$ 11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Zaragoza, expect to pay about C$ 11 for a 1h 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 rental 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 FlixBus, ALSA and Bus Plana. From Girona, the bus ride to Salou takes 70 miles and will cost you around C$ 11. From Perpignan, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Salou Jaume I, located 0.4 km from downtown 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 (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around C$ 102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 348 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)
C$ 132+
NH Ciutat de Reus
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 100+
Hotel Augustus
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 82+
Ohtels Vila Romana
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 91+
Regente Aragon
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 85+
Sol Costa Daurada
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 79+

Renting a car in Salou

Expect to pay C$ 2.47 per litre in Salou (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.64 and C$ 39.51. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Salou, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.47 per litre in Salou (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.64 and C$ 39.51. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Salou, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.