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 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
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 50m and costs around C$ 11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about C$ 11 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 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 ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Girona, the bus ride to Salou takes 129 km and will cost you around C$ 11. From Perpignan, the ticket costs about C$ 25 for a journey of 201 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
Where to stay in Salou
Average rates range from around C$ 104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 349 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
Renting a car in Salou
Expect to pay C$ 2.46 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$ 29.42 and C$ 39.23. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Salou, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.