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 4 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$ 109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salou in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 109
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

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Salou, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Salou to Madrid takes 2h 37m and costs around C$ 41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montpellier, expect to pay about C$ 34 for a 3h 15m 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 NIZACARS and Record Go, among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus. From Girona, the bus ride to Salou takes 100 miles and will cost you around C$ 65. From Perpignan, the ticket costs about C$ 39 for a journey of 145 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

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Salou, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Salou to Madrid takes 2h 37m and costs around C$ 41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montpellier, expect to pay about C$ 34 for a 3h 15m 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 NIZACARS and Record Go, among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus. From Girona, the bus ride to Salou takes 100 miles and will cost you around C$ 65. From Perpignan, the ticket costs about C$ 39 for a journey of 145 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 (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,505 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around C$ 230 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 418 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Salou, with prices from C$ 38 to C$ 3,203 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Salou are about 12% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salou

Most booked hotels in Salou

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Hotel Augustus
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 107+
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Sol Costa Daurada
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 103+
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Eurosalou & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 94+
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Hotel SB Ciutat Tarragona
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 118+
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Hotel Best Cambrils
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 87+
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Hotel Best Cap Salou
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 74+
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Renting a car in Salou

Expect to pay C$ 2.36 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$ 28.26 and C$ 37.68. 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$ 2.36 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$ 28.26 and C$ 37.68. Compact (Seat Arona or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Salou, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.