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 March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salou in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 103
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 Train. 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 Zaragoza, expect to pay about C$ 33 for a 2h 12m 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, Bus and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 233 km and will cost you around C$ 21. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about C$ 22 for a journey of 386 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 Train. 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 Zaragoza, expect to pay about C$ 33 for a 2h 12m 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, Bus and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 233 km and will cost you around C$ 21. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about C$ 22 for a journey of 386 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.

Airports near Salou

CDTCastellón de la Plana
REUReus
BCNBarcelona-El Prat

Airlines serving Salou

Lufthansa
Good (7,984 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,954 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,457 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,357 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,213 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,771 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,010 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,248 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,321 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around C$ 117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 604 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Salou, with prices from C$ 66 to C$ 337 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Salou are about 22% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salou

Most booked hotels in Salou

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Magnolia Hotel Salou - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 119+
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H10 Delfín - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 112+
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H10 Cambrils Playa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 109+
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H10 Salou Princess
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 118+
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Hotel Augustus
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 85+
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Sol Costa Daurada
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 102+
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Renting a car in Salou

Renting a car in Salou costs C$ 39 per day, on average, or C$ 196 if you want to rent it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Salou.

Expect to pay C$ 2.45 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$ 29.36 and C$ 39.15.

Renting a car in Salou costs C$ 39 per day, on average, or C$ 196 if you want to rent it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Salou.

Expect to pay C$ 2.45 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$ 29.36 and C$ 39.15.