Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Salou has to offer.

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When to visit Salou

Salou in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salou in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 109
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 5 miles 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 C$ 29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about C$ 49 for a 2h 52m trip. Located 0.7 miles from the city centre, Salou is the busiest station in Salou. Another popular train station is Salou Port Aventura, located 0.8 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Salou is to pick up a car rental from Barcelona, which is about 58 miles from Salou. You’ll find branches of Record Go and DRIVALIA , 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 165 miles and will cost you around C$ 31. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about C$ 45 for a journey of 240 miles. The most popular bus station is Salou Jaume I, located 0.3 miles from downtown Salou. Salou Hotel 4 Carreteras is also a commonly used station, and is 1.9 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Salou, you’ll arrive at Reus (REU), which is located 5 miles 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 C$ 29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about C$ 49 for a 2h 52m trip. Located 0.7 miles from the city centre, Salou is the busiest station in Salou. Another popular train station is Salou Port Aventura, located 0.8 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Salou is to pick up a car rental from Barcelona, which is about 58 miles from Salou. You’ll find branches of Record Go and DRIVALIA , 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 165 miles and will cost you around C$ 31. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about C$ 45 for a journey of 240 miles. The most popular bus station is Salou Jaume I, located 0.3 miles from downtown Salou. Salou Hotel 4 Carreteras is also a commonly used station, and is 1.9 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Salou

CDTCastellón de la Plana
REUReus
BCNBarcelona-El Prat

Airlines serving Salou

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,570 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,515 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,044 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,407 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,444 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,281 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,400 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around C$ 209 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 474 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Salou, with prices from C$ 38 to C$ 3,259 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Salou are about 28% 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 Augustus
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 109+
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Sol Costa Daurada
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 97+
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Eurosalou & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 115+
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Hotel SB Ciutat Tarragona
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 129+
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Hotel Best Cambrils
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 88+
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Hotel Best Cap Salou
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 76+
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Renting a car in Salou

Expect to pay C$ 2.36 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$ 28.25 and C$ 37.66. Compact (Seat Arona or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Salou, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.36 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$ 28.25 and C$ 37.66. Compact (Seat Arona or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Salou, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.