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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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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$ 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 5 miles 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 Madrid, expect to pay about C$ 24 for a 2h 37m 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 NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 39. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about C$ 11 for a journey of 225 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 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 Madrid, expect to pay about C$ 24 for a 2h 37m 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 NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 39. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about C$ 11 for a journey of 225 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.

Airlines serving Salou

Lufthansa
Good (7,012 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,329 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,768 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,581 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,916 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,769 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,676 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,435 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (775 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,665 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,200 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,554 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,335 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,142 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,065 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,269 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,884 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,839 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,194 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around C$ 135 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 367 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Catalonia Gardens and Hostal Montsant. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Salou, with prices from C$ 42 to C$ 1,738 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Salou are about 25% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salou

Most booked hotels in Salou

Gran Palas Hotel - Spa incluido
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 133+
Hotel Cesar Augustus
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 83+
Hotel Augustus
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 90+
Sol Costa Daurada
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 103+
Hotel Best Cambrils
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 99+
Ohtels Vil·la Romana
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 110+

Renting a car in Salou

Renting a car in Salou costs C$ 36 per day, on average, or C$ 215 if you want to rent it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Salou.

Expect to pay C$ 2.27 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$ 27.20 and C$ 36.27. The most frequently booked car type in Salou is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Salou costs C$ 36 per day, on average, or C$ 215 if you want to rent it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Salou.

Expect to pay C$ 2.27 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$ 27.20 and C$ 36.27. The most frequently booked car type in Salou is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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