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$ 119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salou in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 119
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 Madrid takes 3h 17m and costs around C$ 36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about C$ 38 for a 3h 22m 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 Bus, ALSA and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 18. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about C$ 33 for a journey of 265 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 Madrid takes 3h 17m and costs around C$ 36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about C$ 38 for a 3h 22m 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 Bus, ALSA and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 18. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about C$ 33 for a journey of 265 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 (1,485 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,885 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,848 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,374 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,294 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,910 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,164 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,538 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,886 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,188 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,239 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around C$ 108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 479 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Salou, with prices from C$ 51 to C$ 672 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Salou are about 17% 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$ 103+
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Hotel SB Express Tarragona
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 125+
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AC Hotels by Marriott Tarragona
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 156+
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Hotel Best Negresco
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 104+
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H10 Salou Princess
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 103+
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Hotel Augustus
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 88+
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Renting a car in Salou

Renting a car in Salou costs C$ 39 per day, on average, or C$ 197 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Salou.

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 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$ 30.56 and C$ 40.74.

Renting a car in Salou costs C$ 39 per day, on average, or C$ 197 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Salou.

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 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$ 30.56 and C$ 40.74.