Introduction
Where to eat
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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Salou has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Salou

If you’re looking for affordable options, Wissler Salou (C/ de Murillo, 5) and Famous Daves Salou (Via Roma, 28) are great picks.

When to visit Salou

Salou in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salou in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 107
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 AccesRail. The train journey from Salou to Girona takes 0h 39m and costs around C$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about C$ 45 for a 3h 02m 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 Europcar, among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 217 km and will cost you around C$ 33. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about C$ 42 for a journey of 426 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 AccesRail. The train journey from Salou to Girona takes 0h 39m and costs around C$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about C$ 45 for a 3h 02m 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 Europcar, among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 217 km and will cost you around C$ 33. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about C$ 42 for a journey of 426 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

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,815 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,772 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,242 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,240 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,883 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,349 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,700 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,749 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,420 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,180 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,965 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around C$ 207 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 404 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Salou, with prices from C$ 38 to C$ 557 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Salou are about 67% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salou

Most booked hotels in Salou

Hotel Best Maritim
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 94+
Magnolia Hotel Salou - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 104+
H10 Salauris Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 111+
H10 Mediterranean Village
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 108+
B&B Hotel Tarragona Centro Urbis
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 87+
Hotel Augustus
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 86+

Renting a car in Salou

Expect to pay C$ 2.37 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$ 28.40 and C$ 37.86. 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$ 2.37 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$ 28.40 and C$ 37.86. Compact (Seat Arona or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Salou, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.