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.

When to visit Salou

Salou in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salou in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 94
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 iryo. The train journey from Salou to Lleida takes 1h 05m and costs around C$ 11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about C$ 11 for a 2h 30m 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, Union Ivkoni and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 201 km and will cost you around C$ 25. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 362 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 iryo. The train journey from Salou to Lleida takes 1h 05m and costs around C$ 11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about C$ 11 for a 2h 30m 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, Union Ivkoni and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 201 km and will cost you around C$ 25. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 362 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.

Airlines serving Salou

Lufthansa
Good (4,692 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (943 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,554 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,615 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,455 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,888 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (869 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,181 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,683 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around C$ 105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 414 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Catalonia Gardens and Hostal Montsant.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salou

Most booked hotels in Salou

AC Hotel Tarragona by Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 146+
NH Ciutat de Reus
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 104+
Hotel Augustus
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 106+
Sol Costa Daurada
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 103+
Ohtels Vila Romana
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 104+
Hotel Jaime I
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 68+

Renting a car 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$ 29.35 and C$ 39.13. 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 (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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$ 29.35 and C$ 39.13. 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 (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.