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$ 108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salou in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 108
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 AccesRail. The train journey from Salou to Zaragoza takes 2h 06m and costs around C$ 38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about C$ 45 for a 3h 02m 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 Avis, 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 155 miles and will cost you around C$ 27. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about C$ 42 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 AccesRail. The train journey from Salou to Zaragoza takes 2h 06m and costs around C$ 38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about C$ 45 for a 3h 02m 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 Avis, 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 155 miles and will cost you around C$ 27. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about C$ 42 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 (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,840 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,276 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,247 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,892 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,471 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around C$ 172 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 440 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Salou, with prices from C$ 61 to C$ 621 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Salou are about 40% 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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Blaumar Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 111+
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Magnolia Hotel Salou - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 102+
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AC Hotels by Marriott Tarragona
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 144+
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H10 Mediterranean Village
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 107+
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B&B Hotel Tarragona Centro Urbis
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 87+
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H10 Salou Princess
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 109+
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Renting a car in Salou

Expect to pay C$ 2.39 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$ 28.66 and C$ 38.22.

Expect to pay C$ 2.39 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$ 28.66 and C$ 38.22.